OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, January 29, 2025: Today's business headlines

Wednesday, January 29, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-january-29-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Confusion and concerns about Scottish rent control plans

Confusion and concerns about Scottish rent control plans

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/confusion-and-concerns-about-scottish-rent-control-plans

MSPs have been told of concerns and confusion from landlords and tenants about Scottish rent control plans.

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Tories force Holyrood vote calling on Neil Gray to resign

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tories-force-holyrood-vote-calling-on-neil-gray-to-resign

The Scottish Conservatives are to force a vote in Holyrood today calling on the SNP health secretary to resign.

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Market Watch: AG Barr expects 5% revenue rise to £420million

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-ag-barr-expects-5-revenue-rise-to-420million

AG Barr, the firm behind Irn Bru, is expecting its full-year revenue to shoot up 5% to reach £420million.

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Businesses will not be forced to accept cash payments, economic secretary says

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/businesses-will-not-be-forced-to-accept-cash-payments-economic-secretary-says

Shops and service companies will not be forced by law to accept payments in cash, according to a government minister.

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Mother Technologies: What’s in store for 2025

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mother-technologies-whats-in-store-for-2025

As January draws to a close, Mother Technologies reflects on an extraordinary 2024, which was marked with record-breaking achievements, industry recognition, and continuous dedication to its customers.

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Top five tips for first-time buyers: A guide to smooth property purchasing

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/top-five-tips-for-first-time-buyers-a-guide-to-smooth-property-purchasing

Buying your first property is one of life’s most exciting milestones. But let’s be honest—it can also feel overwhelming at times. From figuring out budgets to navigating negotiations, the journey to becoming a homeowner involves many moving parts.

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Formartine House prepares to welcome customers as transfer of services begins

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/formartine-house-prepares-to-welcome-customers-as-transfer-of-services-begins

Ellon’s first family resource centre and new library are set to open to customers over the next fortnight as work on Aberdeenshire Council’s Formartine House reaches completion.

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NESS 2025 charity golf day

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/ness-2025-charity-golf-day

Sign up your team today and enjoy a challenging and scenic golf experience at Peterculter Golf Club while raising vital funding for NESS charity.

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Mitchell and Murdoch Care announces new partnership with Denburn Pharmacy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mitchell-and-murdoch-care-announces-new-partnership-with-denburn-pharmacy

Mitchell and Murdoch Care is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Denburn Pharmacy.

OpenGraph Image for Penspen reports $120million worth of new contract awards in second half of 2024

Penspen reports $120million worth of new contract awards in second half of 2024

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/penspen-reports-120million-worth-of-new-contract-awards-in-second-half-of-2024

Penspen, a leading international energy consultancy, today announces a positive finish to the fiscal year with $120million awarded in new contracts during the second half of 2024, a 14% increase on the same period in 2023, taking total 2024 sales to over $225million.

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Highland Heritage Woodworks grows from acorn to oak with Scottish Enterprise support

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/highland-heritage-woodworks-grows-from-acorn-to-oak-with-scottish-enterprise-support

Highland Heritage Woodworks (HHW) provides sustainable timber to the construction industry alongside bespoke master carpentry and is set for further growth following a recent grant from Scottish Enterprise to create a sawmill in the heart of the Dunecht Estate, Aberdeenshire.