OpenGraph Image for Friday, May 16, 2025: Today's business headlines

Friday, May 16, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-may-16-2025-todays-business-headlines

All of Scotland is now experiencing water scarcity, with some areas approaching significant levels, environment agency Sepa has warned.

OpenGraph Image for MPs ask for year-long delay to inheritance tax changes while alternatives explored

MPs ask for year-long delay to inheritance tax changes while alternatives explored

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mps-ask-for-year-long-delay-to-inheritance-tax-changes-while-alternatives-explored

MPs have asked for a one-year delay on the new inheritance tax changes while alternative schemes are explored to protect small family businesses.

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James Corden brings laughter and life lessons to Aberdeen Music Hall

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/james-corden-brings-laughter-and-life-lessons-to-aberdeen-music-hall

International star James Corden took centre stage at Aberdeen Music Hall last night, delivering a funny, heartfelt and wide-ranging interview as part of the Ultimate Masterclass Festival, hosted by Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce.

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Winner of £6,000 BoConcept giveaway revealed

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/winner-of-6-000-boconcept-giveaway-revealed

Ultimate Masterclass Festival staging sponsor BoConcept has been offering AGCC members the chance to win an iconic Imola chair and footstool worth over £6,000, as seen on stage during our incredible events with Louis Theroux and James Corden.

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NESCol hits out at £30m underfunding in letter to Scottish government

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nescol-hits-out-at-30m-underfunding-in-letter-to-scottish-government

North East Scotland College (NESCol) has hit out at the Scottish government, calculating it has been underfunded by £30million over a decade.

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CBI calls for UK and EU to 'build bridges' in relationship reset

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/cbi-calls-for-uk-and-eu-to-build-bridges-in-relationship-reset

Business lobbying group CBI is calling for a major reset in the UK's relations with the European Union in a bid to "build bridges" after Brexit.

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PBS secures contract extension with TotalEnergies

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/pbs-secures-contract-extension-with-totalenergies

PBS is pleased to announce the extension of its General Maintenance and Operations Contract (GMOC) with TotalEnergies after the operator exercised an option to secure PBS's services through to the end of April 2027.

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Women in New Energy returns to Aberdeen for 2025 at P&J Live

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/women-in-new-energy-returns-to-aberdeen-for-2025-at-p-j-live

Energy Voice is proud to announce the return of its Women in New Energy event in 2025.

OpenGraph Image for Discover what lies beneath! Monsters of the Deep come ashore at Aberdeen Art Gallery

Discover what lies beneath! Monsters of the Deep come ashore at Aberdeen Art Gallery

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/discover-what-lies-beneath-monsters-of-the-deep-come-ashore-at-aberdeen-art-gallery

As Aberdeen gets ready to welcome the Tall Ships fleet to the city from 19 to 21 July, a major new special exhibition opens to the public at the Art Gallery this weekend (Saturday 17 May). 

OpenGraph Image for Last call for a dram of discovery

Last call for a dram of discovery

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/last-call-for-a-dram-of-discovery

Join the team at Aberdeen Science Centre for a unique evening of flavour and fascination at The Science of Whisky, taking place on Thursday, 22nd May.

OpenGraph Image for Union Street's Cancer Research UK seeks local business support

Union Street's Cancer Research UK seeks local business support

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/union-streets-cancer-research-uk-seeks-local-business-support

Union Street’s Cancer Research UK is seeking support from local businesses to help generate funds for its vital research.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen staff promoted as ZynQ 360 grows

Aberdeen staff promoted as ZynQ 360 grows

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-staff-promoted-as-zynq-360-grows

ZynQ 360, a global provider of asset visualisation software and data capture services, has announced the promotions of two team members: Vicky Wood to office manager and Lauren Wragg to marketing manager.