OpenGraph Image for CHAP appoints Jim Clark as new chairman

CHAP appoints Jim Clark as new chairman

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/chap-appoints-jim-clark-as-new-chairman

CHAP has appointed Jim Clark as its new chairman, following the passing of founding director Alasdair Craigie in January.

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Governments should heed warnings and fight for North Sea's future, AGCC urges

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/governments-should-heed-warnings-and-fight-for-north-seas-future-agcc-urges

The UK and Scottish governments should heed the latest industry warnings and “fight tooth and nail” for the future of the North Sea, AGCC has warned.

OpenGraph Image for Friday, October 10, 2025: Today's business headlines

Friday, October 10, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-october-10-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Sir Ian Wood secures ‘transformational’ £80m investment for North-east economy

Sir Ian Wood secures ‘transformational’ £80m investment for North-east economy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/sir-ian-wood-secures-transformational-80m-investment-for-north-east-economy

Sir Ian Wood has pledged £40million from his family charity, The Wood Foundation, to accelerate economic diversification and the energy transition across North-east Scotland - a donation that will be match funded by the next Scottish Government.

OpenGraph Image for Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release

Israel's cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/israels-cabinet-approves-gaza-ceasefire-and-hostage-release

A landmark ceasefire agreement was signed on Thursday between Israel and Hama, marking the first step toward ending nearly two years of conflict.

OpenGraph Image for STV accused of financial mismanagement over North-east cuts

STV accused of financial mismanagement over North-east cuts

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/stv-accused-of-financial-mismanagement-over-north-east-cuts

A union boss has accused STV of financial mismanagement over its plan to axe its Aberdeen news programme and 60 jobs while spending £500,000 on a new radio station.

OpenGraph Image for Former PM Sunak takes up paid advisor roles at Microsoft and AI start-up

Former PM Sunak takes up paid advisor roles at Microsoft and AI start-up

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/former-pm-sunak-takes-up-paid-advisor-roles-at-microsoft-and-ai-start-up

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has taken up paid advisory roles at tech superpower Microsoft and AI start-up Anthropic.

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Procurement Hub to attend Procurex Scotland 2025 at the SEC, Glasgow

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/procurement-hub-to-attend-procurex-scotland-2025-at-the-sec-glasgow

Procurement Hub will be attending Procurex Scotland 2025 on Tuesday 28 October 2025 at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow.

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Fall into Savings with TrustFord Motability

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/fall-into-savings-with-trustford-motability

This autumn, TrustFord Aberdeen is making it easier than ever for customers to take advantage of the award-winning Motability Scheme.

OPITO's Skills Manifesto Impact Review: Empowering Progress

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/opitos-skills-manifesto-impact-review-empowering-progress

In October 2024, OPITO launched its Skills Manifesto - a call to action to ensure the UK’s energy workforce is equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen’s family-fun Cinderella Pumpkin Trail will work its October holiday magic

Aberdeen’s family-fun Cinderella Pumpkin Trail will work its October holiday magic

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeens-family-fun-cinderella-pumpkin-trail-will-work-its-october-holiday-magic

Aberdeen’s unique panto-inspired pumpkin trail is set to spell out magical family fun for the October holidays.

OpenGraph Image for New homes at Mains of Carnousie support restoration of historic steading

New homes at Mains of Carnousie support restoration of historic steading

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-homes-at-mains-of-carnousie-support-restoration-of-historic-steading

Annie Kenyon Architects (ak|a), together with its sister company ak|d, is pleased to mark a key milestone at its Mains of Carnousie development in the Deveron Valley, with a new home now complete and available to view during an open weekend from Friday 31st October to Sunday 2nd November.