Marcliffe Hotel supports Aberdeen Christmas Classic

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/marcliffe-hotel-supports-aberdeen-christmas-classic

A Limousin Cross heifer from Wilson Peters, Cuilt Farmhouse, Monzie took the supreme championship at the Aberdeen Christmas Classic, held at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie on Tuesday 25th of November, for the 3rd consecutive year.

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Creative Aberdeen group aims to position city as a flagship hub for creative industries

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/creative-aberdeen-group-aims-to-position-city-as-a-flagship-hub-for-creative-industries

A new group which aims to promote Aberdeen as a flagship hub for the creative industries officially launched in the city on Tuesday.

Future leaders debate global issues at ISA conference

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/future-leaders-debate-global-issues-at-isa-conference

International School Aberdeen (ISA) recently played host to a record-breaking Model United Nations (MUN) conference, bringing together students from across the city for high-level debate and diplomacy.

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eTest doubles down on capacity and headcount as global demand soars

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/etest-doubles-down-on-capacity-and-headcount-as-global-demand-soars

eTest, part of the Aberdeenshire-based eGroup, is scaling up to meet international client demand after completing its largest subsea pressure testing project to date and securing a high-profile, three-year international contract.

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Four steps FS firms can take to rebalance their transformation portfolios

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/four-steps-fs-firms-can-take-to-rebalance-their-transformation-portfolios

Across financial services, transformation portfolios are stretched thin. Most firms spend heavily on foundational delivery through managing regulatory change, remediation, and BAU digital plumbing, while also trying to drive real transformation through product innovation, improved customer experience, and operating model evolution.

Chamber warns decision to retain windfall tax to 2030 leaves North Sea ‘on a cliff-edge’

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/chamber-warns-decision-to-retain-windfall-tax-to-2030-leaves-north-sea-on-a-cliff-edge

Responding to the UK Government 2025 Budget Statement, Russell Borthwick, Chief Executive at Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce, said:

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Thursday, November 27, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-november-27-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

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Work starts at new Harlaw Pavilion

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/work-starts-at-new-harlaw-pavilion

Building work has started on a new modern pavilion at Harlaw Playing Fields which will be a huge improvement on current facilities for pupils and staff at Harlaw Academy.

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A Budget that accepts North Sea policy is broken – but fixes nothing

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/a-budget-that-accepts-north-sea-policy-is-broken-but-fixes-nothing

If you haven’t read the thousands of pages that accompanied yesterday’s Budget, I’ll save you the trouble.

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Government acts on University of Aberdeen’s oil and gas policy proposals

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/government-acts-on-university-of-aberdeens-oil-and-gas-policy-proposals

The UK Government has announced a relaxation of restrictions on new oil and gas licences in the North Sea as part of a package of measures associated with the Autumn Budget.

CGT relief slashed for employee ownership trusts

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/cgt-relief-slashed-for-employee-ownership-trusts

Capital gains tax (CGT) relief for owners selling their businesses to employee ownership trusts (EOT) will be slashed from 100% to 50%, effective immediately.

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LNER losses and taxpayer support double despite rising passenger numbers

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/lner-losses-and-taxpayer-support-double-despite-rising-passenger-numbers

LNER, the state-run train operator that services London King's Cross, has seen its losses and taxpayer subsidies doubled despite an increase in passengers.