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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Genny Hire Ltd achieves prestigious ISO 9001 certification

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/genny-hire-ltd-achieves-prestigious-iso-9001-certification

Kintore-based power solutions specialist, Genny Hire Ltd, has reached a significant milestone by achieving ISO 9001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to delivering the highest quality products and services across multiple industries.

OpenGraph Image for Construction work ready to begin on exciting Macduff Aquarium modernisation project

Construction work ready to begin on exciting Macduff Aquarium modernisation project

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/construction-work-ready-to-begin-on-exciting-macduff-aquarium-modernisation-project

Construction work on an extension and modernisation of the North-east’s award-winning Macduff Marine Aquarium is about to get underway.

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Augean awarded multi-year contract with bp

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/augean-awarded-multi-year-contract-with-bp

Augean has been awarded a multi-year contract with BP to manage drilling waste, specifically focusing on processing drill cuttings from the company’s operations in the North Sea.

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Bank continues along monetary policy tightrope

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bank-continues-along-monetary-policy-tightrope

Reacting to the latest interest rate decision by the Bank of England, David Bharier, head of research at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “This widely expected interest rate hold highlights the tightrope the bank is walking, in the face of mounting global uncertainty and rising cost pressures. 

OpenGraph Image for Munro’s Travel issues traveller advice following Heathrow closure

Munro’s Travel issues traveller advice following Heathrow closure

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/munros-travel-issues-traveller-advice-following-heathrow-closure

Munro’s Travel is advising its clients and marine and energy sector travellers to review all travel plans involving London Heathrow Airport following its full-day closure due to a significant power outage caused by a fire at a nearby substation in west London.

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Integrity achieves Fit For Renewables accreditation, strengthening its integrated service offering

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/integrity-achieves-fit-for-renewables-accreditation-strengthening-its-integrated-service-offering

Integrity ISS Limited has proudly been awarded the prestigious Fit For Renewables (F4R) accreditation, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to supporting the renewable energy sector.