OpenGraph Image for From the Fringe to the Granite City: Top comedians set to appear at Aberdeen Comedy Festival

From the Fringe to the Granite City: Top comedians set to appear at Aberdeen Comedy Festival

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/from-the-fringe-to-the-granite-city-top-comedians-set-to-appear-at-aberdeen-comedy-festival

Some of the UK’s funniest rising stars and established comedy names are swapping the cobbles of the Scotland’s capital for the silver streets of the Granite City, as Aberdeen Comedy Festival gears up to welcome acts hot off the Edinburgh Fringe this autumn.

OpenGraph Image for Thousands anticipated to attend BookBench Farewell Weekend event 

Thousands anticipated to attend BookBench Farewell Weekend event 

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thousands-anticipated-to-attend-bookbench-farewell-weekend-event

The much-loved BookBenches from The BookBench Trail will soon be removed from their outdoor locations across the north of Scotland in preparation for a special farewell event at The Music Hall in Aberdeen. 

OpenGraph Image for Kent snaps up Aberdeen’s Exceed in global decommissioning push

Kent snaps up Aberdeen’s Exceed in global decommissioning push

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/kent-snaps-up-aberdeens-exceed-in-global-decommissioning-push

Kent has struck a deal to acquire Aberdeen-headquartered Exceed (XCD) Holdings in a move designed to strengthen its hand in the fast-growing offshore decommissioning market.

OpenGraph Image for Chancellor mulls cut to pension tax-free lump sum

Chancellor mulls cut to pension tax-free lump sum

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/chancellor-mulls-cut-to-pension-tax-free-lump-sum

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is weighing up a cut to the amount of pension savings that can be withdrawn tax-free, as Treasury officials prepare options to help her plug holes in the public finances.

OpenGraph Image for Key clean energy milestone reached as Netherton Hub receives go-ahead

Key clean energy milestone reached as Netherton Hub receives go-ahead

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/key-clean-energy-milestone-reached-as-netherton-hub-receives-go-ahead

Planning consent has been granted for the Netherton Hub – a strategic development located to the west of Peterhead, that will play a key role in transforming the electricity network in the north of Scotland, supporting national energy security and clean power targets.

OpenGraph Image for Friday, August 22, 2025: Today's business headlines

Friday, August 22, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-august-22-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for SNP facing financial challenge as membership drops

SNP facing financial challenge as membership drops

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/snp-facing-financial-challenge-as-membership-drops

The SNP is facing mounting financial difficulties, driven by a drop in membership and the loss of MPs following last year’s general election.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: WH Smith shares plummet after accounting error

Market Watch: WH Smith shares plummet after accounting error

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-wh-smith-shares-plummet-after-accounting-error

WH Smith shares fell drastically by more than a third on Thursday after the firm revealed an accounting error has led to a £30million overstatement of its expected North American profits.

OpenGraph Image for Council exploring Pittodrie land value as new stadium hopes revived

Council exploring Pittodrie land value as new stadium hopes revived

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/council-exploring-pittodrie-land-value-as-new-stadium-hopes-revived

Aberdeen City Council officers are assessing the value of the land at and around Pittodrie after Dave Cormack offered the site to the local authority in a bid to reignite new stadium plans.

OpenGraph Image for Council achieves award for tackling inequality and violence at work

Council achieves award for tackling inequality and violence at work

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/council-achieves-award-for-tackling-inequality-and-violence-at-work

Aberdeen City Council has retained its bronze award accreditation from Scotland’s national policy and advocacy body working on women’s labour market equality, for its work on addressing gender inequality and violence against women. 

Stanley Morrice MBE

Mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/mentoring-the-next-generation-of-entrepreneurs

Stanley Morrice MBE, vice chair of Opportunity North East, reflects on the vital role mentoring plays in supporting ambitious founders and entrepreneurs in north east Scotland.

OpenGraph Image for Rising marketing leader to share insights at business growth event

Rising marketing leader to share insights at business growth event

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/rising-marketing-leader-to-share-insights-at-business-growth-event

Darren Cadger, co-founder and managing director of Arch 35 Marketing, will join fellow brand and marketing expert Mark Kemp, founder of FortyTwo Studio, to deliver a special session on branding and business growth in Aberdeen later this month.