OpenGraph Image for Tuesday, November 18, 2025: Today's business headlines

Tuesday, November 18, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-november-18-2025-todays-business-headlines

As work steadily progresses on Aberdeen’s new market, fresh plans show how the new event space at the Green could look — complete with a huge video screen.

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Backlash as asylum reforms 'looking to limit refugee human rights'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/backlash-as-asylum-reforms-looking-to-limit-refugee-human-rights

The Scottish government has expressed its "deep concern" around planned reforms to the asylum system outlined by the home secretary.

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Signs for 20mph streets have started to be installed

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/signs-for-20mph-streets-have-started-to-be-installed

Signs for a new 20mph speed limit which will improve road safety have started to be installed for streets in the north of Aberdeen.

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Council thanks Aberdeenshire residents for recycling 1,800 tonnes more in 2024

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/council-thanks-aberdeenshire-residents-for-recycling-1-800-tonnes-more-in-2024

Aberdeenshire residents are recycling more and more with new figures revealing the household recycling rate climbing to 44.7% in 2024 - up from 43% in 2023 and 40.2% in 2022.

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Revenue soars as FirstGroup posts half-yearly results

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/revenue-soars-as-firstgroup-posts-half-yearly-results

Aberdeen-headquartered FirstGroup has published its half-year report, revealing a "robust performance" and a 30% jump in adjusted revenue.

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Aberdeen’s Cinderella Pumpkin Hunt winner SHALL go to the ball!

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeens-cinderella-pumpkin-hunt-winner-shall-go-to-the-ball

You SHALL go to the ball, Ella McCulloch – and your mum and dad are going too!

Nicola Mac Leod

Our energy sector stands at a crossroads

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/our-energy-sector-stands-at-a-crossroads

The findings of this Energy Transition 42 report present a stark but timely reminder of the crossroads at which our energy sector now stands.

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The forthcoming budget is a critical moment

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/the-forthcoming-budget-is-a-critical-moment

As we look ahead to the UK Government’s Autumn Budget, the Energy Transition 42 survey finds the industry despondent. Confidence in the UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) remains low - unchanged from the previous survey - and revenue and profit expectations have softened.

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Chancellor urged to refocus on growth with EPL reform as new report warns North Sea is “running out of time”

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/chancellor-urged-to-refocus-on-growth-with-epl-reform-as-new-report-warns-north-sea-is-running-out-of-time

The UK Government will unlock more than £50billion of North Sea investment and protect 160,000 jobs if it moves to end the windfall tax in 2026.

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Planning an office move this winter? Here’s what to consider

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/planning-an-office-move-this-winter-heres-what-to-consider

An office move is always a big undertaking, but during the winter months it comes with a few extra challenges.

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And Inspirational Woman of the Year goes to... Christina Sutherland

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/and-inspirational-woman-of-the-year-goes-to-christina-sutherland

On Friday 14th November, managing director for GSR Training, GSR Nursing and GSR Care at Home was awarded Inspirational Woman of the Year, sponsored by Sally Bryant of The Bia Partnership, at the BWC Athena Awards hosted at P&J Live.

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Quartzelec secures £15.4million contract to upgrade Glenlee Hydro Power Station

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/quartzelec-secures-15-4million-contract-to-upgrade-glenlee-hydro-power-station

Quartzelec, the UK-based engineering services specialist, has been awarded a £15.4 million contract by renewable energy leader Drax for the upgrade and refurbishment of two 12MW hydro-electric generators for the historic Glenlee Hydro Power Station in southern Scotland.