Tuesday, February 18, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-february-18-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Fish farm giant nets uninhabited west coast islands for new projects

Fish farm giant nets uninhabited west coast islands for new projects

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/fish-farm-giant-nets-uninhabited-west-coast-islands-for-new-projects

Mowi, which employs 1,500 people in Scotland, has purchased two uninhabited islands on the west coast with a view to siting new salmon farms there.

OpenGraph Image for Farmers to meet Treasury officials over inheritance tax row

Farmers to meet Treasury officials over inheritance tax row

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/farmers-to-meet-treasury-officials-over-inheritance-tax-row

Farming unions have been invited to the Treasury today to discuss proposed changes to inheritance tax policy.

OpenGraph Image for Bus gate challenge fundraiser deadline extended as pledges near £40k

Bus gate challenge fundraiser deadline extended as pledges near £40k

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bus-gate-challenge-fundraiser-deadline-extended-as-pledges-near-40k

A crowdfunder raising money for a legal challenge against Aberdeen city centre's controversial bus gates has been extended as generous donations approach £40,000.

OpenGraph Image for Talks between Russia and US on ending Ukraine war set to begin

Talks between Russia and US on ending Ukraine war set to begin

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/talks-between-russia-and-us-on-ending-ukraine-war-set-to-begin

The United States and Russia are set to begin talks this morning in Saudi Arabia over the war in Ukraine.

OpenGraph Image for Swinney told to 'match Grangemouth urgency' in North-east

Swinney told to 'match Grangemouth urgency' in North-east

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/storm-damage-suspends-production-from-north-sea-fpso

Serica Energy has suspended production from the Triton floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel due to damage from Storm Eowyn.

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North Sea Transition Taskforce meets in Aberdeen to discuss next steps

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/north-sea-transition-taskforce-meets-in-aberdeen-to-discuss-next-steps

The North Sea Transition Taskforce, led by former Permanent Secretary in the UK Government Philip Rycroft, met in Aberdeen this week to reflect on research and discuss its next steps.

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Voting opens on community improvement proposals

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/voting-opens-on-community-improvement-proposals

Voting opened this week for people, young and older, living in Aberdeen’s Priority Neighbourhood Areas (North, South and Central) to select the projects they think are best suited to meet their community needs.

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Brodies LLP elects new chair

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/brodies-llp-elects-new-chair

UK top 50 and leading Scottish law firm Brodies LLP today announces the election of a new chair, with partner Iain Rutherford to take on the role from 1 May 2025.

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Local businesses urged to take part in Freebie Fortnight

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/local-businesses-urged-to-take-part-in-freebie-fortnight

Local small and medium-sized businesses can now apply to take part in a new city centre promotion designed to drive more people into the area – Freebie Fortnight.

OpenGraph Image for Dales Marine Services announces appointment of new business development manager

Dales Marine Services announces appointment of new business development manager

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dales-marine-services-announces-appointment-of-new-business-development-manager

Dales Marine Services (DMS) is delighted to announce the appointment of Euan McLean as its new business development manager.

OpenGraph Image for Filpumps announces expansion with Kinross store

Filpumps announces expansion with Kinross store

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/filpumps-announces-expansion-with-kinross-store

Filpumps is delighted to announce the expansion of its second store opening in February in Kinross.