OpenGraph Image for Gathimba Edwards Foundation’s (GEF) Safari Series raises record amount for Scottish and Kenyan families

Gathimba Edwards Foundation’s (GEF) Safari Series raises record amount for Scottish and Kenyan families

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/gathimba-edwards-foundations-gef-safari-series-raises-record-amount-for-scottish-and-kenyan-families

Aberdeen-based charity, Gathimba Edwards Foundation (GEF), is proud to announce that its 2025 Safari Series has raised a record-breaking £8,432.34 to support disadvantaged children in North-east Scotland and Kenya.

OpenGraph Image for Thursday, August 28, 2025: Today's business headlines

Thursday, August 28, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-august-28-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

Tory MSP Graham Simpson defects to Reform

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tory-msp-graham-simpson-defects-to-reform

Graham Simpson has become the first Tory MSP to defect to Reform UK, delivering a significant blow to the party ahead of next year's Holyrood election.

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Breaking: FCA opens UK investigation into Drax accounts

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/breaking-fca-opens-uk-investigation-into-drax-accounts

The UK's markets regulator has launched an investigation into Drax over compliance with listing rules following allegations from a former senior executive.

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Landlords could face national insurance on rental income

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/landlords-could-face-national-insurance-on-rental-income

Landlords could be hit with new national insurance charges on rental income under plans being considered by the Treasury.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Wood Group former suitor reported to buy Costa Coffee

Market Watch: Wood Group former suitor reported to buy Costa Coffee

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-wood-group-former-suitor-reported-to-buy-costa-coffee

The investment giant who formerly bid for Aberdeen's Wood Group is reportedly among the potential bidders for Costa Coffee, Britain’s biggest high street coffee chain.

OpenGraph Image for Hunting posts strong results amid UK cost-cutting strategy

Hunting posts strong results amid UK cost-cutting strategy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hunting-posts-strong-results-amid-uk-cost-cutting-strategy

Hunting PLC has reported a strong set of half-year results amid a major cost-cutting exercise across the UK and Europe.

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Labour ministers in row over rising energy bills

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/labour-ministers-in-row-over-rising-energy-bills

Household energy bills will rise in October – and Labour ministers have been accused of bending the truth over the reasons why.

OpenGraph Image for Pioneering simulation study maps the future of Scottish Offshore Wind

Pioneering simulation study maps the future of Scottish Offshore Wind

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/pioneering-simulation-study-maps-the-future-of-scottish-offshore-wind

A new study finds that the scale, speed, and ambitious targets driving Scotland’s offshore wind industry demand a strategic approach to supply chain development.

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Chamber members invited to exclusive OE25 events at Hilton TECA

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/chamber-members-invited-to-exclusive-oe25-events-at-hilton-teca

Members of the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the wider business community are invited to two exclusive networking and industry events taking place alongside OE25 on Thursday, 4th September 2025.

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International business event returns as strategic OE25 precursor

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/international-business-event-returns-as-strategic-oe25-precursor

The much-anticipated Aberdeen-Norway Gateway 2025 is set to take place in Aberdeen next week, bringing together key figures from both sides of the North Sea for an important precursor to Offshore Europe.

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Fennex wins Outstanding SME Award

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/fennex-wins-outstanding-sme-award

Aberdeen-based Fennex was presented with the award for Outstanding SME, sponsored by Scottish Enterprise, at the Scottish Renewables Green Energy Awards 2025.