Friday, April 18, 2025: Today's business headlines

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

All aboard as North-east politicians back Tall Ships return

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/all-aboard-as-north-east-politicians-back-tall-ships-return

A cross-party group of North-east MPs and MSPs gathered yesterday to show their support for The Tall Ships Races Aberdeen 2025, which returns to the city from July 19 to 22 for the first time in 28 years.

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Shell and Equinor joint venture announces Silver Fin as headquarters

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/shell-and-equinor-joint-venture-announces-silver-fin-as-headquarters

The new joint venture between Shell and Equinor will have its headquarters in the Silver Fin building in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, it has been revealed.

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Hidden obstacles cause delay to Union Street upgrade

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hidden-obstacles-cause-delay-to-union-street-upgrade

The construction team behind the £17million revamp of Union Street have revealed the hidden obstacles uncovered during their work so far.

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Market Watch: China halts imports of liquefied natural gas from US

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-china-halts-imports-of-liquefied-natural-gas-from-us

China has completed halted its imports of liquefied natural gas from the US.

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Top lawyer reveals details of Court of Session fight against bus gates

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/top-lawyer-reveals-details-of-court-of-session-fight-against-bus-gates

The solicitor leading the legal battle to axe the Aberdeen city centre bus gates has said he is confident the much-maligned traffic measures can be overturned in court.

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Nu-Style Products sponsors Active Schools Fun Run series

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nu-style-products-sponsors-active-schools-fun-run-series

Nu-Style Products Limited, trading as Perform Panel, has stepped in to sponsor 750 medals for participants in Sport Aberdeen's Active Schools Fun Run series.

Award winning restaurant on board to help your business to wow clients

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/award-winning-restaurant-on-board-to-help-your-business-to-wow-clients

With the Tall Ships 2025 fast approaching, the city is set to be buzzing with people with over 400,000 visitors and around 50 Tall Ships from across the globe with thousands of international crew set to descend on the city for the four day festival.

Finalists announced in food and drink industry awards recognising innovation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/finalists-announced-in-food-and-drink-industry-awards-recognising-innovation

Innovation in north east Scotland’s growing and nationally-significant food and drink sector will be recognised in the region’s industry awards in June.

Sarah Dawson retiring from Finnies the Jeweller after 49 incredible years

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/sarah-dawson-retiring-from-finnies-the-jeweller-after-49-incredible-years

On May 1st after an incredible 49 years of dedicated service, Sarah Dawson will be retiring from Finnies the Jeweller, marking the end of an era at the renowned family business.

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Thomas Barter makes the move from energy sector to family business at Churchill Homes

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thomas-barter-makes-the-move-from-energy-sector-to-family-business-at-churchill-homes

Churchill Homes has made a strategic family appointment to drive its new growth and direction as it continues to be a premium property developer in the North-east of Scotland.

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Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen meeting room showcase

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/leonardo-hotel-aberdeen-meeting-room-showcase

Leonardo Hotel Aberdeen is inviting local businesses and event professionals to an exclusive open day as it celebrates the launch of its new meetings and events offering.