Aaron Dias

Why investing in young people is investing in the future of your business

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/why-investing-in-young-people-is-investing-in-the-future-of-your-business

Starting my career in hospitality at a young age gave me more than just a job, it gave me direction, confidence, and purpose.

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New Damp and Mould Framework launches to support safer housing

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-damp-and-mould-framework-launches-to-support-safer-housing

Procurement Hub has launched a crucial new Damp and Mould Framework, designed to provide comprehensive, compliant, and efficient solutions for public sector organisations across the UK.

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Aberdeen International School celebrates IB success ahead of Scottish exam results

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-international-school-celebrates-ib-success-ahead-of-scottish-exam-results

As pupils across Scotland await their SQA results on August 5, students at the International School Aberdeen (ISA) are already celebrating exceptional success in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme.

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Kate Forbes to stand down to focus on family life

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/kate-forbes-to-stand-down-to-focus-on-family-life

Depute first minister Kate Forbes has announced she will not stand for re-election as she focuses on her family life.

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Call for reform as £100m of premium bond prizes go unclaimed

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/call-for-reform-as-100m-of-premium-bond-prizes-go-unclaimed

More than £100m of premium bond prizes remain unclaimed amid criticism that the government-owned bank which operates the savings scheme is not doing enough to find the winners.

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Tuesday, August 5, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-august-5-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

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Breaking: BP reports strong Q2 profits amid renewed focus on oil and gas

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/breaking-bp-reports-strong-q2-profits-amid-renewed-focus-on-oil-and-gas

BP has reported a robust second quarter profits as the energy major continues to advance its 12-quarter plan to drive performance and long-term shareholder value.

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Market Watch: Diageo reports modest sales growth amid challenging conditions

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-diageo-reports-modest-sales-growth-amid-challenging-conditions

Diageo, the world's largest spirits maker, has forecasted flat organic sales growth for 2026 as it expects US tariffs to impact by $200million per year.

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Serica CEO: Clarity 'urgently required' on windfall tax future

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/serica-ceo-clarity-urgently-required-on-windfall-tax-future

Serica CEO Chris Cox has called for "urgent clarity" from the UK government on future tax regiimes as the firm posted its half year results this morning.

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'One-in, one-out' pilot scheme comes into force

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/one-in-one-out-pilot-scheme-comes-into-force

The UK-French "one-in, one-out" pilot plan has come into force, aimed to deter the number of small boats crossing the English Channel.

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Cafe operator needed for Macduff aquarium

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/cafe-operator-needed-for-macduff-aquarium

With work underway for the extension of Macduff Marine Aquarium, funded by UK Government’s Levelling Up programme, Aberdeenshire Council is looking for an operator to run its new cafe / restaurant.

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North-east oil and gas workers can retrain for renewables at NESCol and ASET through new funding scheme

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/north-east-oil-and-gas-workers-can-retrain-for-renewables-at-nescol-and-aset-through-new-funding-scheme

Current and recent oil and gas professionals in the region can access funding to support their transition to the clean energy sector, with a range of eligible courses offered by ASET International Energy Training Academy and North East Scotland College (NESCol).