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The importance of our local visitor economy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/the-importance-of-our-local-visitor-economy

Tourism and events are among Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire’s most valuable industries, writes David Jackson, VisitScotland Regional Director for Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.  

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Programme released for Aberdeen Comedy Festival 2025

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-performing-arts

Leading names of the comedy circuit including Bridget Christie, Deirdre O'Kane, and Rory Bremner will make their way to the Granite City this autumn as the Aberdeen Comedy Festival makes a welcome return, Monday 22 September to Sunday 5 October 2025.

Greenwell delivers storage container for Ross County Football Club

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/greenwell-delivers-storage-container-for-ross-county-football-club

Greenwell, a leading provider of storage and shipping containers based in Aberdeen, recently delivered a brand-new storage container to Ross County Football Club.

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UK-US strike 'historic' trade deal to slash tariffs on cars and metals

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/uk-us-strike-historic-trade-deal-to-slash-tariffs-on-cars-and-metals

The UK and US have struck a trade deal, cutting levies on an agreed number of British cars exported to America and allowing some steel and aluminium into the states tariff-free.

Friday, May 9, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-may-9-2025-todays-business-headlines
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John Swinney to vote against assisted dying in Scotland

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/john-swinney-to-vote-against-assisted-dying-in-scotland

First minister John Swinney has revealed he plans to vote against a bill to allow assisted dying in Scotland.

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Market Watch: Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.25%

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-bank-of-england-cuts-interest-rates-to-4-25

The Bank of England has cut interest rates to the lowest level in over two years and has hinted more could followin in th coming months.

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Swinney butts heads with Conservatives over windfall tax at FMQs

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/swinney-butts-heads-with-conservatives-over-windfall-tax-at-fmqs

John Swinney has clashed with Conservatives over windfall tax and energy policy during a heated First Minister's Questions.

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Prospect 13 promotes employee to creative content specialist

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/prospect-13-promotes-employee-to-creative-content-specialist

Marketing powerhouse Prospect 13 has further strengthened its communications team with the promotion of Boryana Chobanova to creative content specialist.

Burnett & Reid welcomes Nicola Nicolson to residential conveyancing leadership team

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/burnett-reid-welcomes-nicola-nicolson-to-residential-conveyancing-leadership-team

Thainstone Events unveils new strategic appointment and star-studded lineup for 2025

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thainstone-events-unveils-new-strategic-appointment-and-star-studded-lineup-for-2025

Thainstone Events, a division of the ANM Group, based at the Thainstone Centre, Inverurie has announced an exhilarating line up for 2025 with live music, farmers market and a sparkling array Christmas events.

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Halifax House Price Index: high demand + low supply = rising prices

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/halifax-house-price-index-high-demand-low-supply-rising-prices

Scottish property prices have risen, driven by high demand and low supply, according to MHA economic adviser Professor Joe Nellis.