OpenGraph Image for Thursday, February 6, 2025: Today's business headlines

Thursday, February 6, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-february-6-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Equinor boss warns Miliband blocking North Sea projects will hurt UK's reputation

Equinor boss warns Miliband blocking North Sea projects will hurt UK's reputation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/equinor-boss-warns-miliband-blocking-north-sea-projects-will-hurt-uks-reputation

Equinor's chief executive has warned the UK must show itself to be attractive for investors by reapproving Rosebank and Jackdaw.

OpenGraph Image for Bonnie Wee Golf shortlisted for Best Tour Operator

Bonnie Wee Golf shortlisted for Best Tour Operator

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bonnie-wee-golf-shortlisted-for-best-tour-operator

Bonnie Wee Golf is proud to announce its nomination for Best Tour Operator at the Scottish Golf Tourism Awards - marking the third consecutive year the company has received this recognition.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

Market Watch: Bank of England expected to cut interest rates

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-bank-of-england-expected-to-cut-interest-rates

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates later as it comes under pressure to boost the UK economy.

OpenGraph Image for Starmer plots nuclear power shakeup to end Russian 'hostage' situation over energy security

Starmer plots nuclear power shakeup to end Russian 'hostage' situation over energy security

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/starmer-plots-nuclear-power-shakeup-to-end-russian-hostage-situation-over-energy-security

The UK government has revealed plans to make the planning process simpler for building mini nuclear power stations in England and Wales.

OpenGraph Image for HCS Aberdeen supplies offshore equipment to North Sea client

HCS Aberdeen supplies offshore equipment to North Sea client

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hcs-aberdeen-supplies-offshore-equipment-to-north-sea-client

HCS Aberdeen recently supplied two umbilical reelers to a long-standing client operating in the North Sea.

OpenGraph Image for Oak Tree Consultancy UK Ltd to exhibit at Safety Expo 2025 at P&J Live

Oak Tree Consultancy UK Ltd to exhibit at Safety Expo 2025 at P&J Live

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/oak-tree-consultancy-uk-ltd-to-exhibit-at-safety-expo-2025-at-p-j-live

Oak Tree Consultancy UK Ltd is proud to announce that we will be exhibiting at this year’s Safety Expo, taking place at P&J Live on October 8, 2025.

OpenGraph Image for Red Rooster Lifting celebrates strong legacy and bright future with strategic restructuring

Red Rooster Lifting celebrates strong legacy and bright future with strategic restructuring

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/red-rooster-lifting-celebrates-strong-legacy-and-bright-future-with-strategic-restructuring

Red Rooster Lifting, a leader in lifting solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic realignment in its ownership and management structure, marking an exciting new chapter in the company’s history.

OpenGraph Image for Integrity HSE’s operations director named an OAA finalist

Integrity HSE’s operations director named an OAA finalist

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/integrity-hses-operations-director-named-an-oaa-finalist

Integrity HSE’s operations director Darrell Lines has been named as a finalist in the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Young Professional category in this year’s Offshore Achievement Awards.

OpenGraph Image for Thousands expected for opening night of Scotland’s leading light show

Thousands expected for opening night of Scotland’s leading light show

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thousands-expected-for-opening-night-of-scotlands-leading-light-show

Spectra, Scotland’s Festival of Light, will get underway this evening as thousands of eventgoers from across Scotland, Aberdeen and further afield, are expected to descend on the Granite City to enjoy the magic and wonder that the popular four-day event offers.

OpenGraph Image for Union Street ground floor occupancy survey - February 2025

Union Street ground floor occupancy survey - February 2025

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/union-street-ground-floor-occupancy-survey-february-2025

FG Burnett has been monitoring the level of vacancies of ground floor units on Union Street for five years. The latest biannual survey took place on February 2 2025.

OpenGraph Image for ‘Substantial green prize’ lies ahead for UK as it decarbonises economy, says DNV

‘Substantial green prize’ lies ahead for UK as it decarbonises economy, says DNV

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/substantial-green-prize-lies-ahead-for-uk-as-it-decarbonises-economy-says-dnv

The UK’s energy transition will deliver a cleaner, more efficient, and less expensive energy system, according to DNV’s 2025 UK Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) report.