OpenGraph Image for Amplus Energy Services partners with V.Ships Offshore to support Petrojarl I Transition

Amplus Energy Services partners with V.Ships Offshore to support Petrojarl I Transition

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/amplus-energy-services-partners-with-v-ships-offshore-to-support-petrojarl-i-transition

Amplus Energy Services Ltd has announced a strategic partnership with V.Ships Offshore to oversee the transition of the Petrojarl I, a newly acquired Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel.

OpenGraph Image for The James Hutton Institute welcomes members of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Groups to learn more about the whisky industry

The James Hutton Institute welcomes members of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Groups to learn more about the whisky industry

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/the-james-hutton-institute-welcomes-members-of-the-scottish-parliaments-cross-party-groups-to-learn-more-about-the-whisky-industry

The Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Groups for Scotch Whisky and Science and Technology visited The James Hutton Institute on 17th March to learn more about the needs, opportunities and challenges facing the Scottish whisky industry and the scientific research being carried out by the Hutton to find solutions to all of these.

Aberdeen Local Wine School to host Wine and Crisps Pairing event in Inverurie

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-local-wine-school-to-hosts-wine-and-crisps-pairing-event-in-inverurie
OpenGraph Image for Popular annual business event launches award in memory of loyal supporter

Popular annual business event launches award in memory of loyal supporter

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/popular-annual-business-event-launches-award-in-memory-of-loyal-supporter

A flagship international business event which is renowned for connecting the North-east of Scotland with Houston is set to launch an award in memory of one of its most loyal supporters.

OpenGraph Image for Sturgeon 'vindicated' as police clear her in investigation

Sturgeon 'vindicated' as police clear her in investigation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/sturgeon-vindicated-as-police-clear-her-in-investigation

Nicola Sturgeon has said she is "relieved" and "vindicated" after police confirmed they were no longer investigating her as part of a probe into SNP finances.

OpenGraph Image for Friday, March 21, 2025: Today's business headlines

Friday, March 21, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-march-21-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Scottish government reportedly spends £200m on consultants to help administer farm subsidies

Scottish government reportedly spends £200m on consultants to help administer farm subsidies

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-government-reportedly-spends-200m-on-consultants-to-help-administer-farm-subsidies

The Scottish government has spent £203million since 2016 on external consultants for administering subsidies to farmers, The Times has reported.

OpenGraph Image for Great British Energy announces its first investment

Great British Energy announces its first investment

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/great-british-energy-announces-its-first-investment

Hundreds of schools and hospitals across the UK are set to receive £180million for solar panels from the government's new state-owned energy company.

OpenGraph Image for GB Energy not 'some kind of saviour', union warns

GB Energy not 'some kind of saviour', union warns

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/gb-energy-not-some-kind-of-saviour-union-warns

Union boss Derek Thomson has warned GB Energy will be unable to create enough jobs to replace those being lost in oil and gas.

Flight chaos after huge fire causes power outage at Heathrow Airport

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/travel-chaos-as-huge-fire-shuts-down-heathrow-airport-and-causes-power-outage

Heathrow airport has been shut down and plunged travel journey's into chaos after a fire at a nearby electrical substation caused a massive power outage overnight.

OpenGraph Image for Wetherspoon boss says NIC and wage changes will cost chain £60m a year

Wetherspoon boss says NIC and wage changes will cost chain £60m a year

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wetherspoon-boss-says-nic-and-wage-changes-will-cost-chain-60m-a-year

Wetherspoon boss Tim Martin has said changes to national insurance contributions and minimum wage will cost each of his pubs £1,500 per week.

OpenGraph Image for Entrepreneurs prepare for chance to shine at Accelerator Showcase

Entrepreneurs prepare for chance to shine at Accelerator Showcase

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/entrepreneurs-prepare-for-chance-to-shine-at-accelerator-showcase

16 early-stage innovators are currently rehearsing their Dragon’s Den style pitch as they envisage standing in front of a packed audience, ready to grasp their opportunity of sealing that next big entrepreneurial step.