OpenGraph Image for Thursday, September 11, 2025: Today's business headlines

Thursday, September 11, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-september-11-2025-todays-business-headlines

A manhunt is still under way for the killer of Charlie Kirk, the influential right-wing podcaster and political activist who played a key role in President Trump’s election.

OpenGraph Image for Wood board urges investors to back Sidara rescue amid 'unsustainable' debt

Wood board urges investors to back Sidara rescue amid 'unsustainable' debt

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wood-board-urges-investors-to-back-sidara-rescue-amid-unsustainable-debt

The Wood Group board has urged shareholders to accept a 30p-a-share cash offer from Sidara, arguing the private ownership deal is the best route to stabilise the Aberdeen engineer after years of cash burn and mounting debt.

OpenGraph Image for Former Just Stop Oil donor calls for North Sea support

Former Just Stop Oil donor calls for North Sea support

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/former-just-stop-oil-donor-calls-for-north-sea-support

Former Just Stop Oil donor Dale Vince has now called on the UK Government to "put its arms around the North Sea" to slow its decline.

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Market Watch: John Lewis boss upbeat despite first half losses

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-john-lewis-boss-upbeat-despite-first-half-losses

John Lewis boss Jason Tarry remains optimistic about the retailer's performance over the full year, despite reporting an operating loss of £87million up to July 26, and increase from £29million in the first half of 2024.

OpenGraph Image for A century at the heart of Aberdeen: Albyn School celebrates 100 years on Queen’s Road

A century at the heart of Aberdeen: Albyn School celebrates 100 years on Queen’s Road

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/a-century-at-the-heart-of-aberdeen-albyn-school-celebrates-100-years-on-queens-road

This year, Albyn School is celebrating an extraordinary milestone - 100 years at its Queen’s Road home. More than a centenary of education, this is also a celebration of people, place and community.

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CARES funding offers up to 80% support for solar on community buildings

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/cares-funding-offers-up-to-80-support-for-solar-on-community-buildings

Westhill-based Orka Solutions is highlighting a major opportunity for community groups to cut energy costs and carbon emissions, thanks to the launch of the CARES Community Buildings Fund.

OpenGraph Image for Strong entry announced ahead of annual Pedigree Ram Show and Sale at Thainstone

Strong entry announced ahead of annual Pedigree Ram Show and Sale at Thainstone

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/strong-entry-announced-ahead-of-annual-pedigree-ram-show-and-sale-at-thainstone

The annual Pedigree Ram Show and Sale, hosted by Aberdeen & Northern Marts and kindly sponsored by Harbro Ltd with support from Elanco, will take place at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie on Tuesday 23rd September 2025.

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Celebrate the Festive Season at the Arbikie Distillery Experience

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/celebrate-the-festive-season-at-the-arbikie-distillery-experience

Arbikie Distillery is hosting a number of Christmas Party nights during December.

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Turning data into collaborative climate action

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/turning-data-into-collaborative-climate-action

Aberdeenshire Council is the first local authority to publish and share its ClimateView dashboard publicly as part of the Scottish Climate Intelligence Service programme.

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How NESS can help make your business a truly inclusive workplace

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/how-ness-can-help-make-your-business-a-truly-inclusive-workplace

Across the north-east of Scotland, many people with sight or hearing loss face barriers when it comes to finding and sustaining work.

OpenGraph Image for Befriend a Child is announcing a final call for a sponsor for The Giving Tree Appeal 2025 to bring christmas magic to local children and young people

Befriend a Child is announcing a final call for a sponsor for The Giving Tree Appeal 2025 to bring christmas magic to local children and young people

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/befriend-a-child-is-announcing-a-final-call-for-a-sponsor-for-the-giving-tree-appeal-2025-to-bring-christmas-magic-to-local-children-and-young-people

As the festive season draws near, Befriend a Child, the Aberdeen-based charity, is announcing a final call on organisations to step up as sponsor for The Giving Tree Appeal 2025 before the deadline closes on Monday 15th September.

OpenGraph Image for JCE named finalist in Climate Action Champion Award at the 2025 Scottish Impact Awards

JCE named finalist in Climate Action Champion Award at the 2025 Scottish Impact Awards

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/jce-named-finalist-in-climate-action-champion-award-at-the-2025-scottish-impact-awards

JCE Energy, a division of JCE Group, has been shortlisted for the Climate Action Champion Award sponsored by Scottish National Investment Bank at the 2025 Scottish Impact Awards.