OpenGraph Image for Tuesday, February 11, 2025: Today's business headlines

Tuesday, February 11, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-february-11-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Visitor levy could be 'positive economic growth lever', says hotel association chair

Visitor levy could be 'positive economic growth lever', says hotel association chair

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/visitor-levy-could-be-positive-economic-growth-lever-says-hotel-association-chair

Aberdeen City & Shire Hotels Association has hailed the potential for an Aberdeen visitor levy - frequently referred to as a "tourist tax" - to benefit both visitors and locals alike.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Musk makes $97billion bid for OpenAI

Market Watch: Musk makes $97billion bid for OpenAI

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-musk-makes-97billion-bid-for-openai

A group of investors led by tech-billionaire Elon Musk has bid £97.4billion to buy ChatGPT maker OpenAI.

OpenGraph Image for Bowie accuses Labour of allowing 'zealotry' to dictate oil and gas policy

Bowie accuses Labour of allowing 'zealotry' to dictate oil and gas policy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bowie-accuses-labour-of-allowing-zealotry-to-dictate-oil-and-gas-policy

Thousands of jobs in the North Sea are being put at risk because the UK Government is driven by “zealotry”, according to the Conservatives.

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'Nowhere near enough progress' in Grangemouth response, says Sarwar

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nowhere-near-enough-progress-in-grangemouth-response-says-sarwar

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has criticised the government's response to the Grangemouth oil refinery closure and said there has been "nowhere near enough progress".

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BP to 'fundamentally reset' strategy following profits drop

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bp-to-fundamentally-reset-strategy-following-profits-drop

Energy giant BP says it will "fundamentally reset" its strategy after its profits dipped sharply last year.

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Exciting new brand unveiled for Aberdeen Market

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/exciting-new-brand-unveiled-for-aberdeen-market

The new Aberdeen Market building, which is currently under construction on Union Street, has revealed its new identity.

OpenGraph Image for National expansion for bspoq brings mobile podcasting service to Glasgow

National expansion for bspoq brings mobile podcasting service to Glasgow

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/national-expansion-for-bspoq-brings-mobile-podcasting-service-to-glasgow

Aberdeen-headquartered strategic marketing agency, bspoq, has further expanded its reach into the Central Belt with the launch of a new mobile podcasting service and the opening of a Glasgow studio.

OpenGraph Image for Surge in Scotland's £1million-plus market in 2024: Family homes and best-in-class country houses lead the way

Surge in Scotland's £1million-plus market in 2024: Family homes and best-in-class country houses lead the way

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/surge-in-scotlands-1million-plus-market-in-2024-family-homes-and-best-in-class-country-houses-lead-the-way

Scotland’s top-end property market has shown remarkable resilience in 2024, with increased sales despite ongoing political and taxation challenges, according to Savills.

OpenGraph Image for Live and kicking! Macdonald Aviemore Resort  toasts first year as Highlands’ entertainment destination

Live and kicking! Macdonald Aviemore Resort toasts first year as Highlands’ entertainment destination

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/live-and-kicking-macdonald-aviemore-resort-toasts-first-year-as-highlands-entertainment-destination

One of the Highlands’ leading destinations has reflected on a successful year of live events following a pivot to transform its music and entertainment offering.

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APTUS apprenticeship programme opens for applications

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aptus-apprenticeship-programme-opens-for-applications

Marking the start of National Apprenticeship Week, OPITO and the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) welcome the next generation of energy sector talent from across Great Britain (GB) to apply to their respected APTUS apprenticeship programme.

OpenGraph Image for Befriend a Child marks 50 years with a spectacular Golden Anniversary Ball

Befriend a Child marks 50 years with a spectacular Golden Anniversary Ball

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/befriend-a-child-marks-50-years-with-a-spectacular-golden-anniversary-ball

Befriend a Child is celebrating 50 years of transforming the lives of children and young people across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.