OpenGraph Image for Iain Duncan Smith: 'Britain needs Thatcher-esque leadership to avoid fiscal meltdown'

Iain Duncan Smith: 'Britain needs Thatcher-esque leadership to avoid fiscal meltdown'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/iain-duncan-smith-britain-needs-thatcher-esque-leadership-to-avoid-fiscal-meltdown

Former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith has warned Britain is heading for a "1970s -style fiscal meltdown" that will require Thatcher-esque leadership to avoid.

OpenGraph Image for Bob Keiller urges businesses to consider Union Street base

Bob Keiller urges businesses to consider Union Street base

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bob-keiller-urges-businesses-to-consider-union-street-base

Business leader Bob Keiller has urged companies to seize the opportunity to be part of Aberdeen city centre’s renewal – warning that Union Street’s future depends on ambition matching that of its past.

OpenGraph Image for Hunting takes aim at government policy for North Sea decline

Hunting takes aim at government policy for North Sea decline

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hunting-takes-aim-at-government-policy-for-north-sea-decline

One of Britain’s oldest oil and gas supply chain firms has blamed successive UK governments for the decline of the North Sea industry.

OpenGraph Image for Change windfall tax to make £137bn by 2050, Chancellor told

Change windfall tax to make £137bn by 2050, Chancellor told

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/change-windfall-tax-to-make-137bn-by-2050-chancellor-told

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been urged to reform the windfall tax in a move that could boost the economy by £137 billion by 2050.

OpenGraph Image for Monday, September 1, 2025: Today's business headlines

Monday, September 1, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-september-1-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Takeover saga nears end as Sidara tables formal £216m bid for Wood Group

Market Watch: Takeover saga nears end as Sidara tables formal £216m bid for Wood Group

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/takeover-saga-nears-end-as-sidara-tables-formal-216m-bid-for-wood-group

Sidara has tabled a formal bid for Aberdeen-based energy services giant Wood Group - valuing the firm at £216million or 30p per share.

OpenGraph Image for Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea

Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tories-pledge-to-get-all-oil-and-gas-out-of-north-sea

Kemi Badenoch has committed the Tories to extract as much oil and gas as possible from the North Sea - saying it it was “absurd” to leave the fossil fuel resources untapped.

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A partnership for success: Supporting your child’s S1 Journey

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/a-partnership-for-success-supporting-your-childs-s1-journey

In our latest blog, Mrs Hardie, Head of S1 at Robert Gordon's College, shares how our dedicated staff partner with families to ensure every child feels supported, confident, and ready to be all they can be. From pastoral care to practical tips for parents, discover how we can make the transition into S1 a positive and empowering experience.

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Business awards: How to separate the wheat from the chaff

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/business-awards-how-to-separate-the-wheat-from-the-chaff

After receiving an influx of emails advising her that she had either won, been nominated for, or qualified for an award, local celebrant Isabel Lockhart used due diligence and, upon checking, confirmed that every single one was a fake, not entirely a surprise.

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West End Farmers’ Market: Sunday 7 September

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/west-end-farmers-market-sunday-7-september

The last West End Farmer’s Market of this season will take place on  Sunday 7 September from 10am until 1pm.

OpenGraph Image for Ryder Cup legend Paul Way to attend 14th DF Golf League Grand Final at Trump Scotland

Ryder Cup legend Paul Way to attend 14th DF Golf League Grand Final at Trump Scotland

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/ryder-cup-legend-paul-way-to-attend-14th-df-golf-league-grand-final-at-trump-scotland

The DF Business Golf League will mark its biggest year yet with the Grand Final taking place on October 8th at the highly anticipated new Trump Scotland golf course, featuring a special appearance from Ryder Cup legend Paul Way.

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MHA: Offshore Europe 2025 - Navigating overlapping pathways

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/mha-offshore-europe-2025-navigating-overlapping-pathways

As Offshore Europe returns to Aberdeen, the offshore energy sector faces a growing number of overlapping – and at times competing – priorities.