OpenGraph Image for Friday, January 10, 2025: Today's business headlines

Friday, January 10, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-january-10-2025-todays-business-headlines

Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen could follow Edinburgh with tourist tax as plans being drawn up

Aberdeen could follow Edinburgh with tourist tax as plans being drawn up

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-could-follow-edinburgh-with-tourist-tax-as-plans-being-drawn-up

Aberdeen City Council is in the process of drawing up plans to follow in the footsteps of Edinburgh by introducing a tourist tax.

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Market Watch: Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-lloyds-halifax-and-bank-of-scotland-to-share-branches

Customers from Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland will be able to use services in any branch as part of a shake-up sparking fears of further site closures across the UK.

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Scotland facing 'economic disaster' caused by engineering skills shortage, report finds

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scotland-facing-economic-disaster-caused-by-engineering-skills-shortage-report-finds

Scotland is facing an "economic disaster" caused by a damaging skills shortage in the engineering sector, a new study has revealed.

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Touch of Love Christmas Lunch 2024: A celebration of community and hope

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/touch-of-love-christmas-lunch-2024-a-celebration-of-community-and-hope

On Saturday, December 14 2024, Touch of Love hosted its Christmas Lunch, a heart-warming celebration that brought together supporters, volunteers, guests from various walks of life, and friends to commemorate another successful year of community work.

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Is it cool to say 'aye' to AI?

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/is-it-cool-to-say-aye-to-ai

Now that another festive period is all wrapped up, many of us will return to the office, facing the new year with a mix of trepidation and curiosity about the technological surprises it might bring.

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AAF launches New Year's resolution campaign: Breathe Easier in 2025

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aaf-launches-new-years-resolution-campaign-breathe-easier-in-2025

As we welcome the new year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAF) is excited to announce its New Year's Resolution Campaign, encouraging individuals to take proactive steps for better asthma management.

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Raise a glass to the bard: Burns Night at The Chester Hotel

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/raise-a-glass-to-the-bard-burns-night-at-the-chester-hotel

It’s time to don your tartan and prepare for a celebration that blends the best of tradition with The Chester Hotel’s signature flair.

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Community recipients of £1million Just Transition PB Fund announced across North-east and Moray

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/community-recipients-of-1million-just-transition-pb-fund-announced-across-north-east-and-moray

The results are in! Residents across the region can now discover how their votes helped fund green projects in their local communities.

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Sport Aberdeen grows marketing, communications and commercial development team with the creation of two new roles

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/sport-aberdeen-grows-marketing-communications-and-commercial-development-team-with-the-creation-of-two-new-roles

Award-winning charity Sport Aberdeen has kickstarted 2025 by appointing two new individuals to its growing marketing, communications and commercial development team.

OpenGraph Image for AJT Engineering welcomes Jock Gardiner as a non-executive director to its board

AJT Engineering welcomes Jock Gardiner as a non-executive director to its board

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/ajt-engineering-welcomes-jock-gardiner-as-a-non-executive-director-to-its-board

AJT Engineering Ltd is excited to announce that Jock Gardiner has joined its board as a non-executive director.

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Help shape the future of part-time learning at NESCol

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/help-shape-the-future-of-part-time-learning-at-nescol

North East Scotland College (NESCol) is asking the people of the North-east to help it review its part-time course provision.