OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, June 11, 2025: Today's business headlines

Wednesday, June 11, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-june-11-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Former council leader questions maths behind Aberdeen's £323m rapid transport plan

Former council leader questions maths behind Aberdeen's £323m rapid transport plan

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/former-snp-group-leader-questions-maths-behind-aberdeens-323m-rapid-transport-plan

Former council leader Alex Nicoll has warned the numbers being touted to justify a new £323million rapid transit system in Aberdeen don't "add up".

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Chancellor expected to announce Acorn Project funding

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/chancellor-expected-to-announce-acorn-project-funding

Funding for a carbon capture project in Aberdeenshire is expected to be announced in the UK government's spending review.

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Party rebels bid to oust Swinney after SNP by-election defeat

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/party-rebels-bid-to-oust-swinney-after-snp-by-election-defeat

SNP figures held a secret meeting on Monday to discuss ousting party leader John Swinney following their defeat in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election.

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Uber set to introduce self-driving cars to UK

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/uber-set-to-introduce-self-driving-cars-to-uk

Uber is preparing to introduce self-driving cars to British streets as early as next year, with trials set to take place in London.

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Safeguarding operational technology in energy: Strategies for resilience in a rising threat landscape

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/safeguarding-operational-technology-in-energy-strategies-for-resilience-in-a-rising-threat-landscape

Join CyberPrism and Dragos for an expert-led session on how to protect energy operations from today's most sophisticated cyber threats.

OpenGraph Image for Engagement events planned for the Beauly to Peterhead overhead line following project changes

Engagement events planned for the Beauly to Peterhead overhead line following project changes

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/engagement-events-planned-for-the-beauly-to-peterhead-overhead-line-following-project-changes

Following changes made to plans for the Beauly to Peterhead 400kV overhead line project, including the removal of the proposed Coachford substation, members of the public are being invited to attend engagement events later this month in Cairnie and Keith to hear more about the changes and share feedback.

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ESS Energy launches ‘Next Wave’ Training Programme for future offshore managers

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/ess-energy-launches-next-wave-training-programme-for-future-offshore-managers

ESS Energy, specialist provider of foodservice and facilities management to the offshore sector and related industries, has launched ‘Next Wave’, its first training programme designed specifically to develop the next wave of chef managers for its offshore business.

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ScottishPower and Oasis Marine study proves feasibility of offshore charging

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottishpower-and-oasis-marine-study-proves-feasibility-of-offshore-charging

Offshore charging for both battery-powered crew transfer and service operation vessels could be on the horizon for windfarms of the future, according to two studies commissioned by leading green energy company, ScottishPower Renewables.

OpenGraph Image for NHS Grampian Family Nurse Partnership marks 10-year anniversary

NHS Grampian Family Nurse Partnership marks 10-year anniversary

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nhs-grampian-family-nurse-partnership-marks-10-year-anniversary

A service aimed at offering young, first-time mothers, a person centred, preventative, home visiting programme is celebrating 10 years of operation in Grampian.

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The James Hutton Institute announces state-of-the-art genomics technologies

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/the-james-hutton-institute-announces-state-of-the-art-genomics-technologies

The Hutton leads the world in scientific research and breeding programmes aimed at developing new potato varieties with desirable agronomic characteristics and resilience to external stresses, such as temperature extremes and diseases.

OpenGraph Image for Blackadders boost Big Noise and Sistema Scotland with £16,000 donation

Blackadders boost Big Noise and Sistema Scotland with £16,000 donation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/blackadders-boost-big-noise-and-sistema-scotland-with-16-000-donation

Blackadders LLP has donated £16,000 to the Scottish music charity Sistema Scotland’s Big Noise project after a year of fundraising.