OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, May 21, 2025: Today's business headlines

Wednesday, May 21, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-may-21-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for 2,500+ business figures call for an end to windfall tax as report shows it will lose UK money

2,500+ business figures call for an end to windfall tax as report shows it will lose UK money

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/2-500-business-figures-call-for-an-end-to-windfall-tax-as-report-shows-it-will-lose-uk-money

Thousands of business leaders and energy workers have called on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to end the North Sea windfall tax before it costs more jobs.

OpenGraph Image for BREAKING: M&S expects cyber attack to have £300million hit

BREAKING: M&S expects cyber attack to have £300million hit

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/breaking-m-s-expects-cyber-attack-to-have-300million-hit

Marks & Spencer has confirmed the ongoing cyber attack disruption is expected to have a £300million hit on the retailer's 2025/26 accounts.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: UK inflation jumps to 3.5%

Market Watch: UK inflation jumps to 3.5%

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-uk-inflation-jumps-to-3-5

UK inflation rate jumped to its highest level in over a year to 3.5%, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.

OpenGraph Image for Murcar Links Golf Club hosts successful 2025 Bannerman Trophy Open

Murcar Links Golf Club hosts successful 2025 Bannerman Trophy Open

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/murcar-links-golf-club-hosts-successful-2025-bannerman-trophy-open

Murcar Links Golf Club kicked off its 2025 Open fixture list in style on Sunday with the staging of the prestigious Bannerman Trophy Open.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeenshire residents waste less and produce higher quality recycling a year on from bin rollout

Aberdeenshire residents waste less and produce higher quality recycling a year on from bin rollout

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeenshire-residents-waste-less-and-produce-higher-quality-recycling-a-year-on-from-bin-rollout

Aberdeenshire Council has revealed the impacts from the rollout of orange-lid bins throughout the region at its Infrastructure Services Committee on Thursday 15 May.

OpenGraph Image for Procurement Hub’s new Furniture and Furnishings Framework

Procurement Hub’s new Furniture and Furnishings Framework

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/procurement-hubs-new-furniture-and-furnishings-framework

A new iteration of the Furniture and Furnishings Framework has been launched by Procurement Hub, offering a fully compliant, flexible and user-friendly solution to meet the furniture procurement needs of public sector organisations.

OpenGraph Image for Langstane Housing Association’s property surveyor shortlisted for SFHA’s 'NextGen Leader Award'

Langstane Housing Association’s property surveyor shortlisted for SFHA’s 'NextGen Leader Award'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/langstane-housing-associations-property-surveyor-shortlisted-for-sfhas-nextgen-leader-award

Langstane Housing Association is proud to announce that Chloe Beech, property surveyor, has been shortlisted for the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations' (SFHA) NextGen Leader Award, a key highlight of the organisation’s 50th anniversary celebrations.

OpenGraph Image for Langstane Housing Association welcomes Bob Jack as director of property

Langstane Housing Association welcomes Bob Jack as director of property

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/langstane-housing-association-welcomes-bob-jack-as-director-of-property

Langstane Housing Association is delighted to announce the appointment of Bob Jack as its new director of property.

OpenGraph Image for Women in Tech Aberdeen: Connecting, growing and inspiring the future of tech in 2025

Women in Tech Aberdeen: Connecting, growing and inspiring the future of tech in 2025

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/women-in-tech-aberdeen-connecting-growing-and-inspiring-the-future-of-tech-in-2025

After a landmark year in 2024 with eight impactful events, Women in Tech Aberdeen (WiT AB) has kicked off 2025 stronger than ever - continuing its mission to inspire, support, and connect women working across tech, digital, and adjacent industries in the North-east of Scotland.

OpenGraph Image for ThinkPR prepares for return of sold-out fundraiser with award nomination

ThinkPR prepares for return of sold-out fundraiser with award nomination

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thinkpr-prepares-for-return-of-sold-out-fundraiser-with-award-nomination

The Think Different Dinner, organised by ThinkPR on behalf of charity partner Autism & Neurodiversity North Scotland (A-ND), is set to return to Aberdeen City Centre this week – with the additional bonus of receiving official award recognition for last year’s event.

OpenGraph Image for Viasat launches new podcast series exploring the secrets of success with leading business and sporting figureheads

Viasat launches new podcast series exploring the secrets of success with leading business and sporting figureheads

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/viasat-launches-new-podcast-series-exploring-the-secrets-of-success-with-leading-business-and-sporting-figureheads

Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, has launched Above the Noise, its brand new podcast series hosted by one of the biggest names in business aviation, Steve Varsano, and featuring high-profile figures from the business and sporting worlds, who offer valuable perspectives on leadership, innovation, and the importance of connections.