OpenGraph Image for Walker’s Shortbread announces Justin Stead as new chair

Walker’s Shortbread announces Justin Stead as new chair

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/walkers-shortbread-announces-justin-stead-as-new-chair

Walker’s Shortbread, the world-renowned family-owned shortbread producer, is pleased to announce the appointment of Justin Stead as the company’s new chair.

OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Today's business headlines

Wednesday, October 15, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-october-15-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for IMF forecast shows UK 'edging slowly towards recovery', says professor

IMF forecast shows UK 'edging slowly towards recovery', says professor

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/imf-forecast-shows-uk-edging-slowly-towards-recovery-says-professor

The UK is predicted to be the second fastest-growing economy among the G7 nations this year, according to experts at the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: EasyJet shares spike amid takeover speculation

Market Watch: EasyJet shares spike amid takeover speculation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-easyjet-shares-spike-amid-takeover-speculation

Shares of easyJet surged as much as 11.5% on Tuesday after reports suggested that Switzerland-based shipping giant MSC Group is exploring a takeover of the budget airline.

OpenGraph Image for Wood CEO to step down after shareholder vote on Sidara takeover

Wood CEO to step down after shareholder vote on Sidara takeover

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wood-ceo-to-step-down-after-shareholder-vote-on-sidara-takeover

Wood Group CEO Ken Gilmartin has this morning announced he will step down following the shareholder vote on the proposed takeover by Sidara.

OpenGraph Image for Starmer: Recognising Palestinian state helped get ceasefire

Starmer: Recognising Palestinian state helped get ceasefire

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/starmer-recognising-palestinian-state-helped-get-ceasefire

Sir Keir Starmer has told MPs the UK's decision to recognise a Palestinian statehood helped bring the ceasefire deal to Gaza.

OpenGraph Image for Miliband doubles down on green goals despite energy bills rise

Miliband doubles down on green goals despite energy bills rise

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/miliband-doubles-down-on-green-goals-despite-energy-bills-rise

Ed Miliband has doubled down on his position that clean power is "the best way" to bring down energy bills in the face of opposition from rival parties.

OpenGraph Image for DNV launches first-of-its-kind tender portal to accelerate e-methanol adoption for industry and shipping

DNV launches first-of-its-kind tender portal to accelerate e-methanol adoption for industry and shipping

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dnv-launches-first-of-its-kind-tender-portal-to-accelerate-e-methanol-adoption-for-industry-and-shipping

DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, is launching the industry’s first public tender portal for e-methanol procurement within the European Union and the United Kingdom via the DNV.com website.

OpenGraph Image for Bring a party to a panto: Aberdeen Arts Centre launches festive corporate offering

Bring a party to a panto: Aberdeen Arts Centre launches festive corporate offering

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bring-a-party-to-a-panto-aberdeen-arts-centre-launches-festive-corporate-offering

Aberdeen Arts Centre has launched a suite of corporate packages for its pantomime run of Robin Hood this December.

OpenGraph Image for Brodies’ Energy Academy to focus on technology for the energy transition

Brodies’ Energy Academy to focus on technology for the energy transition

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/brodies-energy-academy-to-focus-on-technology-for-the-energy-transition

Brodies LLP will host its autumn Energy Academy at its Aberdeen office, on Thursday 30 October from 8.30am-11am.

OpenGraph Image for Camphill School Aberdeen awarded SafeDeposits Scotland grant

Camphill School Aberdeen awarded SafeDeposits Scotland grant

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/camphill-school-aberdeen-awarded-safedeposits-scotland-grant

Camphill School Aberdeen (CSA), a local charity supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and complex additional support needs, has been chosen as one of only three organisations across the country to receive a grant from the latest round of the SafeDeposits Scotland Community Fund programme.

OpenGraph Image for Converged Solutions Group launched - creating one of Scotland’s largest home-grown technology businesses

Converged Solutions Group launched - creating one of Scotland’s largest home-grown technology businesses

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/converged-solutions-group-launched-creating-one-of-scotlands-largest-home-grown-technology-businesses

Converged Solutions Group has announced its launch into the UK market, bringing together four trusted Scottish technology organisations under one unified brand, offering streamlined IT, cyber, connectivity and electronic security services to organisations of all sizes.