OpenGraph Image for Tuesday, April 1, 2025: Today's business headlines

Tuesday, April 1, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-april-1-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Flynn sees off Holyrood election challenger

Flynn sees off Holyrood election challenger

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/flynn-sees-off-holyrood-election-challenger

Stephen Flynn has seen off challenger Anouk Kloppert to secure his nomination as the SNP candidate for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine at the Scottish parliament elections next year.

OpenGraph Image for Lidl submits offer for site of former Aberdeen Journals building

Lidl submits offer for site of former Aberdeen Journals building

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/lidl-submits-offer-for-site-of-former-aberdeen-journals-building

Lidl has submitted an offer to buy the land which was once home to the Aberdeen journals, in a last minute attempt to stay in the area.

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New rules could see a better beer selection in pubs for Scots

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-rules-could-see-a-better-beer-selection-in-pubs-for-scots

The Scottish Government has said Scots could see a greater selection of beers at their local pub after new measures for the industry came into force on Monday.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Hunting PLC celebrating contract wins worth nearly £30m

Market Watch: Hunting PLC celebrating contract wins worth nearly £30m

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-hunting-plc-celebrating-contract-wins-worth-nearly-30m

Engineering firm Hunting PLC has announced $38million (£29.4million) in contract wins, including two major decommissioning projects in the North Sea.

OpenGraph Image for Serica receives NSTA approval for Parkmead acquisition as optimism returns

Serica receives NSTA approval for Parkmead acquisition as optimism returns

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/serica-receives-nsta-approval-for-parkmead-acquisition-as-optimism-returns

Serica Energy has received regulatory consent to complete the acquisition of Aberdeen-based Parkmead's North Sea assets.

OpenGraph Image for Wood shares show tentative recovery signs after collapse yesterday

Wood shares show tentative recovery signs after collapse yesterday

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wood-shares-show-tentative-recovery-signs-after-collapse-yesterday

Shares in Wood Group PLC showed tentative signs of recovery when markets opened this morning following a collapse yesterday.

Jennifer Davidson

The importance of electrical installation condition reports (EICR) in Scottish commercial property transactions

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/the-importance-of-electrical-installation-condition-reports-eicr-in-scottish-commercial-property-transactions

When purchasing or leasing a commercial property in Scotland, it is essential to carry out a full and robust due diligence review and this is an essential step that should never be overlooked.

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Eztek gains new Australian partner

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/eztek-gains-new-australian-partner

Eztek Limited, a leading manufacturer and supplier of hazardous area and harsh environment surface instrumentation to the worldwide energy industry, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with R&D Solutions, an Australia-based energy industry equipment services supplier.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen Science Centre continues STEM laboratory partnership with Apache Corporation

Aberdeen Science Centre continues STEM laboratory partnership with Apache Corporation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-science-centre-continues-stem-laboratory-partnership-with-apache-corporation

Aberdeen Science Centre has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Apache Corporation, allowing it to continue inspiring the scientists, engineers and innovators of the future.

OpenGraph Image for Shepherd’s latest online commercial property auction features lots across Scotland  

Shepherd’s latest online commercial property auction features lots across Scotland  

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/shepherds-latest-online-commercial-property-auction-features-lots-across-scotland

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors’ latest commercial property auction will feature commercial properties and development land located across Scotland going under the hammer in a live-streamed auction on Thursday 10th April 2025 at 2:30pm.

OpenGraph Image for The annual pollen count begins at The James Hutton Institute

The annual pollen count begins at The James Hutton Institute

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/the-annual-pollen-count-begins-at-the-james-hutton-institute

As the hayfever season approaches, scientists at The James Hutton Institute, have begun their daily monitoring of the pollen count from 12 species of plants and trees that can cause hayfever.