OpenGraph Image for Friday, January 31, 2025: Today's business headlines

Friday, January 31, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-january-31-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for BLOG: After a bruising encounter, we need a victory for common sense

BLOG: After a bruising encounter, we need a victory for common sense

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/blog-after-a-bruising-encounter-we-need-a-victory-for-common-sense

Much like a hard-fought boxing match, both sides in today’s court battle walked away claiming victory.

OpenGraph Image for Chamber welcomes decision to let work on Jackdaw and Rosebank continue

Chamber welcomes decision to let work on Jackdaw and Rosebank continue

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/chamber-welcomes-decision-to-let-work-on-jackdaw-and-rosebank-continue

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the "common sense" decision to allow work on Jackdaw and Rosebank to continue while Shell and Equinor reapply for consent.

OpenGraph Image for Nicola Sturgeon regrets impact of her resignation

Nicola Sturgeon regrets impact of her resignation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nicola-sturgeon-regrets-impact-of-her-resignation

Nicola Sturgeon has admitted she regrets the impact her sudden resignation as leader of the SNP impacted her party.

OpenGraph Image for Tom Grennan announces Grennan '25 his biggest arena tour

Tom Grennan announces Grennan '25 his biggest arena tour

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tom-grennan-announces-grennan-25-his-biggest-arena-tour

Tom Grennan has today announced details of his biggest run of shows to date. The GRENNAN ‘25 tour of the UK & Ireland in September comprises 11 dates and includes a show at Aberdeen’s P&J Live on Monday 15th September 2025.

OpenGraph Image for Funding boost for Belmont revival and Aberdeen Performing Arts

Funding boost for Belmont revival and Aberdeen Performing Arts

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/funding-boost-for-belmont-revival-and-aberdeen-performing-arts

Creative Scotland is backing the bid to revive Aberdeen's iconic Belmont Cinema with a significant investment, as well as increasing its funding of Aberdeen Performing Arts.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Draught pints to cost 1p less after tax change

Market Watch: Draught pints to cost 1p less after tax change

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-draught-pints-to-cost-1p-less-after-tax-change

Draught pints will cost 1p less from Thursday due to a cut in alcohol duty in a move to help the sector grow.

OpenGraph Image for Acquisition of Duncans of Deeside by Dean’s of Huntly

Acquisition of Duncans of Deeside by Dean’s of Huntly

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/acquisition-of-duncans-of-deeside-by-deans-of-huntly

Dean’s of Huntly has announced it has acquired Duncan’s of Deeside, a traditional Scottish hand-baked shortbread company, for an undisclosed amount.

OpenGraph Image for VisitAberdeenshire strengthens team with two strategic appointments

VisitAberdeenshire strengthens team with two strategic appointments

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/visitaberdeenshire-strengthens-team-with-two-strategic-appointments

VisitAberdeenshire has appointed two new recruits, strengthening the award-winning organisation as it heads into 2025.

OpenGraph Image for Banchory property and finance event a ‘huge success’

Banchory property and finance event a ‘huge success’

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/banchory-property-and-finance-event-a-huge-success

Northwood owner and director Laura Mearns and financial adviser and co-owner of Structured Financial Planning Neil Stewart welcomed 16 attendees to a "hugely successful" joint event in Banchory.

OpenGraph Image for Meeting the evolving needs of modern workplaces: Training, upskilling, and reliable QHSE support

Meeting the evolving needs of modern workplaces: Training, upskilling, and reliable QHSE support

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/meeting-the-evolving-needs-of-modern-workplaces-training-upskilling-and-reliable-qhse-support

North-east companies are benefiting from improved productivity and staff retention thanks to greater focus on training and development opportunities for their workforce, according to QHSE Aberdeen.

OpenGraph Image for PDC star Alan Soutar to host Bulls ‘Aye’ event at Hopeville Social Club

PDC star Alan Soutar to host Bulls ‘Aye’ event at Hopeville Social Club

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/pdc-star-alan-soutar-to-host-bulls-aye-event-at-hopeville-social-club

Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) star Alan Soutar is set to bring his darting prowess to the Hopeville Social Club in Inverurie, for a special event, Soots does Bulls ‘Aye’, on Friday March 14.