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VisitAberdeenshire’s agenda for 2025

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/visitaberdeenshires-agenda-for-2025

In 2023 North-east tourism was valued at a shade under £1.2billion, supporting around 11,000 full time equivalent jobs.

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Kuoni in Aberdeen set to welcome new customers as it broadens its appeal

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/kuoni-in-aberdeen-set-to-welcome-new-customers-as-it-broadens-its-appeal

This is the time of year when many of us start to think holidays, a short-break to the sun or an adventure of a lifetime and the Aberdeen branch of worldwide travel brand Kuoni is getting ready to help people plan ahead.

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Diversity Bridge SCIO celebrates a year of impact at end-of-year event

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/diversity-bridge-scio-celebrates-a-year-of-impact-at-end-of-year-event

Diversity Bridge SCIO has hosted its highly anticipated end-of-year event, Shared Stories, Shared Spaces, bringing together dedicated volunteers and members of the local community.

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Securing financial close for Empire Wind 1

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/securing-financial-close-for-empire-wind-1

Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 project in the US has now secured a project financing package of over $3billion. Financial close was reached at the end of December 2024.

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Dark tales, bright lights and Tall Ships in store for 2025

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dark-tales-bright-lights-and-tall-ships-in-store-for-2025

As 2025 begins, Aberdeen City Council is already looking forward to this year’s cultural events calendar, which promises to be spectacular.

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Red Stag Materials completes third shipment of EZ Street Asphalt to Hong Kong

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/red-stag-materials-completes-third-shipment-of-ez-street-asphalt-to-hong-kong

Red Stag Materials, a leading supplier of innovative road maintenance products, has successfully completed its third shipment of EZ Street Asphalt to a key customer in Hong Kong.

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Wanted: Community champions to help promote cancer screening

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wanted-community-champions-to-help-promote-cancer-screening

Community stalwarts, religious leaders and group organisers are being urged to step forward to help promote the importance of cancer screening across the North-east.

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Trump's North Sea backing sends Chamber traffic soaring

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/trumps-north-sea-backing-sends-chamber-traffic-soaring

Donald Trump has said the UK is making "a very big mistake" with its oil and gas policy and has urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to "open up the North Sea".

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'Farage doesn't have what it takes' says Musk

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/farage-doesnt-have-what-it-takes-says-musk

Elon Musk has called for Nigel Farage to be replaced as leader of Reform UK, just weeks after reports he would donate to the party.

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Major studies highlight catastrophic impact Labour's employment policies having on firms

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/major-studies-highlight-catastrophic-impact-labours-employment-policies-having-on-firms

Separate major studies from the British Chambers of Commerce and the Federation of Small Businesses have delivered a damning indictment of the Labour government's policies on employment and tax.

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Market Watch: New Look set to speed up store closures

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-new-look-set-to-speed-up-store-closures

Fashion retailer New Look is set to accelerate store closures as it continues to grapple with the fallout from Labour's tax-raising budget.

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Wind now UK's biggest electricity source for first time

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wind-now-uks-biggest-electricity-source-for-first-time

Power generated by thousands of turbines both on and offshore has led to wind being the UK's biggest source of electricity for the first time ever.