OpenGraph Image for New figures show Nigel Farage is a ‘serious contender’ to become next Prime Minister

New figures show Nigel Farage is a ‘serious contender’ to become next Prime Minister

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-figures-show-nigel-farage-is-a-serious-contender-to-become-next-prime-minister

A major new poll for True North Advisors has shown Nigel Farage is on course to become the next Prime Minister, with support for his Reform UK party soaring to 30%.

Jennifer Young

Managing risk in construction contracts — can works be postponed indefinitely?

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/managing-risk-in-construction-contracts-can-works-be-postponed-indefinitely

Imagine the scenario - the construction contract is signed. The pre-start meeting is scheduled for Monday. The team is ready to begin work on-site on Tuesday.

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Grant Scheme launched to support events and markets

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/grant-scheme-launched-to-support-events-and-markets

Businesses in the city centre are being encouraged to apply for a grant scheme to help support hosting events and markets. 

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Business Beats Cancer Aberdeen Gala Dinner 23rd May 2025 – SOLD OUT

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/business-beats-cancer-aberdeen-gala-dinner-23rd-may-2025-sold-out

The inaugural Business Beats Cancer Aberdeen gala dinner is fast approaching!

OpenGraph Image for Boskalis Subsea Services strengthens leadership team with finance director appointment

Boskalis Subsea Services strengthens leadership team with finance director appointment

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/boskalis-subsea-services-strengthens-leadership-team-with-finance-director-appointment

Boskalis Subsea Services, a leading provider of IRM, decommissioning and construction solutions, has announced the appointment of Neil Gerrard as finance director, further strengthening its leadership team as the business continues to grow and evolve in the North Sea energy sector.

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UK government may be forced to backtrack on second indy vote if support grows, says Gove

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/uk-government-may-be-forced-to-backtrack-on-second-indy-vote-if-support-grows-says-gove

Michael Gove has admitted there could be a second Scottish independence referendum - if there is shown to be "overwhelming support" for separation.

OpenGraph Image for Monday, May 19, 2025: Today's business headlines

Monday, May 19, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-may-19-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Joe Biden, 82, diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

Joe Biden, 82, diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/joe-biden-diagnosed-with-aggressive-prostate-cancer

Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer which has spread to his bones.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Trump tariffs to cost Diageo £112million per year

Market Watch: Trump tariffs to cost Diageo £112million per year

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-trump-tariffs-to-cost-diageo-112million-per-year

Drinks giant Diageo has revealed it faces a £150milion per year financial hit due to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

OpenGraph Image for UK's largest gas storage facility faces closure unless ministers step in

UK's largest gas storage facility faces closure unless ministers step in

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/uks-largest-gas-storage-facility-faces-closure-unless-ministers-step-in

The boss of British Gas has warned that Britain's biggest gas storage facility will be forced to close unless ministers agree to help fund the site's redevelopment.

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New class of ROV to take artificial intelligence to the seabed

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-class-of-rov-to-take-artificial-intelligence-to-the-seabed

A technology company led by one of the UK’s youngest CEOs is taking artificial intelligence to the seabed with a new class of remotely operated vehicle.

OpenGraph Image for Council could be hit with £1m fine refund bill if bus gates scrapped in court

Council could be hit with £1m fine refund bill if bus gates scrapped in court

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/council-could-be-hit-with-1m-fine-refund-bill-if-bus-gates-scrapped-in-court

Aberdeen City Council could be forced to refund £1million in bus gate fines if the crowdfunded legal challenge against the controversial traffic measures is successful.