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Highland Games set to return to Hazlehead Park

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/highland-games-set-to-return-to-hazlehead-park

Summer in Aberdeen is set to begin with the return of the Aberdeen Highland Games to Hazlehead Park on Sunday. 

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Employers need to be careful to avoid discrimination in redundancy situations

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/employers-need-to-be-careful-to-avoid-discrimination-in-redundancy-situations

A recent UK employment tribunal decision highlights the importance of valuing both education and skills and of communicating clearly with employees when making employment decisions.

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Diversity Bridge SCIO invites Chamber members to celebrate refugee resilience through music, stories and community

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/diversity-bridge-scio-invites-chamber-members-to-celebrate-refugee-resilience-through-music-stories-and-community

Diversity Bridge SCIO is proud to announce “Living Rhythms: Stories and Beats of Resilience”, a unique cultural event in celebration of Refugee Week 2025, taking place on Monday, 16 June 2025, from 4pm to 6pm at Inchgarth Community Centre, Aberdeen.

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KR Group Scotland steps up for mental health at Aberdeen Kiltwalk

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/kr-group-scotland-steps-up-for-mental-health-at-aberdeen-kiltwalk

On Sunday, 1st June 2025, 10 spirited members of the KR Group Scotland team - made up of staff, family, and friends - laced up their comfiest trainers and took part in the Aberdeen Kiltwalk to raise funds for local mental health organisation, Men in Mind.

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Foundation Apprenticeship Business Breakfast

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/foundation-apprenticeship-business-breakfast

Employers of all sizes, and across all sectors, are invited to attend a free business breakfast on Wednesday, 11 June.

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AMHWAL Academy delivers inspiring talks on personal leadership in local schools

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/amhwal-academy-delivers-inspiring-talks-on-personal-leadership-in-local-schools

In a continued effort to support the local community, AMHWAL Academy recently delivered a series of powerful talks on personal leadership to students in schools across Aberdeen.

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National Fragrance-Free Day: Raising awareness for asthma and allergies

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/national-fragrance-free-day-raising-awareness-for-asthma-and-allergies

On June 13, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAF) proudly observes National Fragrance-Free Day, an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the significant impact fragrances have on individuals with asthma and allergies.

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Making ISO Certification affordable for small businesses

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/making-iso-certification-affordable-for-small-businesses

For many small businesses and SMEs, the thought of implementing an ISO management system can seem financially daunting.

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LiverScan backs Men’s Health Week with focus on liver screening at work

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/liverscan-backs-mens-health-week-with-focus-on-liver-screening-at-work

To coincide with Men’s Health Week (9–15 June 2025), LiverScan is encouraging businesses across the North-east to support their male workforce through targeted, practical health interventions - starting with liver health.

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Aberdeen welcomes industry leaders as cruise calls grow 40%

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-welcomes-industry-leaders-as-cruise-calls-grow-40

Aberdeen’s growing reputation as a leading tourism destination was bolstered last week as CruiseAberdeenshire hosted over 50 executives from Viking, ports and service providers from across the UK, while Port of Aberdeen announced a recent uptick in cruise calls for 2025.

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All you need to know (and how to prepare for!): Major accounting changes coming in 2026

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/all-you-need-to-know-and-how-to-prepare-for-major-accounting-changes-coming-in-2026

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued amendments to FRS 102, the UK’s Financial Reporting Standard, with the aim to align closer to international accounting standards.

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Chancellor warned carbon capture projects face collapse without £4bn injection

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/chancellor-warned-carbon-capture-projects-face-collapse-without-4bn-injection

Carbon capture projects including Acorn in Aberdeenshire face collapse unless Rachel Reeves finds £4billion to support the technology in tomorrow's spending review.