OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, July 30, 2025: Today's business headlines

Wednesday, July 30, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-july-30-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: IMF calls for more interest rate cuts to boost UK economy

Market Watch: IMF calls for more interest rate cuts to boost UK economy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-imf-calls-for-more-interest-rate-cuts-to-boost-uk-economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Bank of England to slash interest rates to boost the UK economy.

OpenGraph Image for President Trump opens "masterpiece" golf course in Aberdeenshire

President Trump opens "masterpiece" golf course in Aberdeenshire

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/president-trump-opens-masterpiece-golf-course-in-aberdeenshire

Donald Trump has officially opened his new 18-hole course in Aberdeenshire, describing it as a masterpiece before striking the inaugural drive in front of local dignitaries.

OpenGraph Image for Suspicious vehicle at Trump’s Menie Estate sparks major security response

Suspicious vehicle at Trump’s Menie Estate sparks major security response

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/suspicious-vehicle-at-trumps-menie-estate-sparks-major-security-response

A suspicious vehicle sparked a major security alert at Donald Trump's Aberdeenshire golf course yesterday,

OpenGraph Image for Hopes Palestine recognition decision will aide ceasefire push

Hopes Palestine recognition decision will aide ceasefire push

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hopes-palestine-recognition-decision-will-aide-ceasefire-push

Foreign secretary David Lammy has revealed hopes that the UK's decision to recognise a Palestinian state will aide the push for a ceasefire in Gaza.

OpenGraph Image for President Trump responds to Chamber's call for help on North Sea taxes

President Trump responds to Chamber's call for help on North Sea taxes

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/president-trump-responds-to-chambers-call-for-help-on-north-sea-taxes

Donald Trump has launched a fresh attack on Sir Keir Starmer’s North Sea policies as he said Britain was wasting a “treasure chest” of oil and gas.

OpenGraph Image for Frustration as Triton FPSO production restart slower than expected

Frustration as Triton FPSO production restart slower than expected

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/frustration-as-triton-fpso-production-restart-slower-than-expected

Serica Energy has this morning announced it has successfully restarted production at its Triton FPSO- but expressed frustration that ramping up production has been "slower than we would expect".

OpenGraph Image for Inspector Morse stage adaptation set for His Majesty’s Theatre

Inspector Morse stage adaptation set for His Majesty’s Theatre

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/inspector-morse-stage-adaptation-set-for-his-majestys-theatre

A new stage production of Inspector Morse will visit Aberdeen’s His Majesty’s Theatre from Tuesday, March 24 until Saturday, March 28 2026, starring Tom Chambers as the iconic detective and Tachia Newall as Detective Sergeant Lewis.

OpenGraph Image for Scarf and Change Mental Health launch new referral partnership

Scarf and Change Mental Health launch new referral partnership

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scarf-and-change-mental-health-launch-new-referral-partnership

A new partnership between energy advice charity Scarf and national mental health charity Change Mental Health will ensure people across Scotland can access the right support, with a streamlined approach to make getting help much faster.

OpenGraph Image for Greenwell prioritises mental health with in-house support

Greenwell prioritises mental health with in-house support

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/greenwell-prioritises-mental-health-with-in-house-support

Aberdeen-based business Greenwell Equipment is putting mental health at the heart of its operations, offering in-house wellbeing support to its growing workforce through trained team members.

OpenGraph Image for Vegan Bay Baker ceases trading following tragic sudden death of founder

Vegan Bay Baker ceases trading following tragic sudden death of founder

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/vegan-bay-baker-ceases-trading-following-tragic-sudden-death-of-founder

The Vegan Bay Baker, which has branches in Aberdeen, Balmedie and Peterhead, has ceased trading after its owner passed away suddenly.

OpenGraph Image for Rock Flow Dynamics tees off for a great cause at Meldrum House

Rock Flow Dynamics tees off for a great cause at Meldrum House

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/rock-flow-dynamics-tees-off-for-a-great-cause-at-meldrum-house

Rock Flow Dynamics' annual Tee-Navigator Golf Day, held at the picturesque Meldrum House Country Hotel & Golf Course, remains a standout event on the company’s calendar - and this year’s gathering did not disappoint.