OpenGraph Image for Friday, August 15, 2025: Today's business headlines

Friday, August 15, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-august-15-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Mortgage rates below 5% for first time since Truss budget

Mortgage rates below 5% for first time since Truss budget

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mortgage-rates-below-5-for-first-time-since-truss-budget

The average two-year mortgage rate has dropped below 5% for the first time since former Prime Minister Liz Truss's mini-budget in September 2022.

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Trump and Putin poised for crunch Ukraine war talks today

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/trump-and-putin-poised-for-crunch-ukraine-war-talks-today

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet today in Alaska for crunch talks on bringing the war in Ukraine to an end.

OpenGraph Image for Greenpeace North Sea rig protest 'extremely dangerous', says Shell

Greenpeace North Sea rig protest 'extremely dangerous', says Shell

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/greenpeace-north-sea-rig-protest-extremely-dangerous-says-shell

Shell have accused Greenpeace activists of putting "lives at risk" as they targeted a North Sea platform in a protest over climate change.

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Market Watch: Card Factory completes £24m Funky Pigeon acquisition

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-card-factory-completes-24m-funky-pigeon-acquisition

Card Factory has this morning announced it has completed the £24million acquisition of funkypigeon.com from WH Smith.

OpenGraph Image for Centrica makes big bet on LNG amid North Sea decline

Centrica makes big bet on LNG amid North Sea decline

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/centrica-makes-big-bet-on-lng-amid-north-sea-decline

Centrica has announced that it is buying one of the biggest liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in the UK for £1.7billion

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Port of Aberdeen appoints new head of SHEQ to drive zero harm vision

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/port-of-aberdeen-appoints-new-head-of-sheq-to-drive-zero-harm-vision

Port of Aberdeen has appointed Neil McIntosh as its new head of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) as the organisation maintains its laser-like focus on safe operations and a Zero Harm culture.

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IKM Testing appoints new regional director as £23million contract wins accelerate growth

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/ikm-testing-appoints-new-regional-director-as-23-million-contract-wins-accelerate-growth

Complete service provider for the energy industry, IKM Testing UK, has appointed seasoned industry professional, Barry Summers, as regional director, following the retirement of Mark Rasmusen.

OpenGraph Image for Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace expands rural offering with opening of Laurencekirk branch office

Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace expands rural offering with opening of Laurencekirk branch office

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/raeburn-christie-clark-and-wallace-expands-rural-offering-with-opening-of-laurencekirk-branch-office

Well-established North-east law firm Raeburn Christie Clark and Wallace (Raeburns) has extended its reach in the region with the opening of a new office in Laurencekirk, signalling its commitment to providing tailored legal and property services to its rural clients.

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NorSea UK invests in greener distribution solutions

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/norsea-uk-invests-in-greener-distribution-solutions

NorSea UK, a part of the Wilhelmsen New Energy Group, has invested in two electric vans as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability.

Experienced registered nurse to support clinical expansion

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/experienced-registered-nurse-to-support-clinical-expansion

Integrity HSE is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan Hutcheon, an experienced registered nurse, to its expanding medical team.

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GB Tarpaulins marks first anniversary in new premises

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/gb-tarpaulins-marks-first-anniversary-in-new-premises

GB Tarpaulins is celebrating a key milestone this month - one year since moving into its upgraded premises in Aberdeenshire.