OpenGraph Image for Alan Cumming backs campaign to save STV North

Alan Cumming backs campaign to save STV North

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/alan-cumming-backs-campaign-to-save-stv-north

Scottish actor Alan Cumming has joined calls to save STV North, backing a campaign to stop plans that would merge its Aberdeen and central operations.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Hunting to scale up Organic Oil Recovery business

Market Watch: Hunting to scale up Organic Oil Recovery business

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hunting-warns-of-disruptions-from-restructuring-north-sea-business

Engineering group Hunting has warned of trading disruptions due to its planned restructuring which will see a major Aberdeenshire site close.

OpenGraph Image for Scottish Government blasts UK over ‘insulting’ fishing fund allocation

Scottish Government blasts UK over ‘insulting’ fishing fund allocation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-government-blasts-uk-over-insulting-fishing-fund-allocation

The Scottish Government has accused Westminster of “insulting” the country’s fishing industry after being offered just £28 million from the £360 million UK-wide Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund.

OpenGraph Image for Trump imposes 'tremendous' sanctions on Russian oil firms after Ukraine peace talks stall

Trump imposes 'tremendous' sanctions on Russian oil firms after Ukraine peace talks stall

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/trump-imposes-temendous-sanctions-on-russian-oil-firms-after-ukraine-peace-talks-stall

The US has announced new sanctions against Russia's two largest oil companies, in an effort to pressure Moscow into ending its war in Ukraine.

OpenGraph Image for Thursday, October 23, 2025: Today's business headlines

Thursday, October 23, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-october-23-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Alexander defends North Sea transition plan as Tories brand policy ‘unhinged’

Alexander defends North Sea transition plan as Tories brand policy ‘unhinged’

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/alexander-defends-north-sea-transition-plan-as-tories-brand-policy-unhinged

Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander has insisted that oil and gas from the North Sea will “remain part of our energy system for decades to come”, as the government faces mounting criticism over job losses and investment uncertainty in the sector.

OpenGraph Image for Housing secretary meets Aberdeen residents facing RAAC home demolitions

Housing secretary meets Aberdeen residents facing RAAC home demolitions

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/housing-secretary-meets-aberdeen-residents-facing-raac-home-demolitions

Housing secretary Màiri McAllan has held her first face-to-face talks with Aberdeen residents whose homes are set to be demolished due to the discovery of potentially dangerous concrete.

OpenGraph Image for Double blow to Ed Miliband’s £300 energy bill pledge

Double blow to Ed Miliband’s £300 energy bill pledge

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/double-blow-to-ed-milibands-300-energy-bill-pledge

Ed Miliband’s promise to cut household energy bills by £300 has suffered a double blow — with the expert behind the calculation warning the savings could be “wiped out”, and Tony Blair’s think tank urging the government to prioritise cheaper, not just cleaner, power.

OpenGraph Image for MC Music hosts BW Offshore We LEAD event

MC Music hosts BW Offshore We LEAD event

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mc-music-hosts-bw-offshore-we-lead-event

International company BW Offshore held its annual We LEAD Event in Aberdeen at the esteemed Marcliffe hotel last week and Mike Macdermid (MG MUSIC) was delighted to host and MC the day. 

OpenGraph Image for KR Group passes audits with flying colours

KR Group passes audits with flying colours

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/kr-group-passes-audits-with-flying-colours

North-east steel, sheet metal and cladding specialist, KR Group, has once again reaffirmed its commitment to excellence after successfully completing its 2025 season of audits.

OpenGraph Image for The potential of oil-based cover crops to provide an alternative aviation fuel

The potential of oil-based cover crops to provide an alternative aviation fuel

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/the-potential-of-oil-based-cover-crops-to-provide-an-alternative-aviation-fuel

Scientists at The James Hutton Institute and SRUC have collaborated on a report for Scottish Government on the potential for oil seed cover crops grown in Scotland to be used as a feedstock for aviation fuel.

OpenGraph Image for TAQA UK achieves decommissioning milestone as Eider Alpha topside is removed in North Sea

TAQA UK achieves decommissioning milestone as Eider Alpha topside is removed in North Sea

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/taqa-uk-achieves-decommissioning-milestone-as-eider-alpha-topside-is-removed-in-north-sea

TAQA UK has today marked a major milestone in its North Sea decommissioning programme with the safe removal of the Eider Alpha topside, the first Northern North Sea (NNS) platform to progress to its topside removal and dismantling phase.