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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.

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Market Watch: Pets at Home to cut jobs as chairman launches urgent turnaround

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-pets-at-home-to-cut-jobs-as-chairman-launches-urgent-turnaround

Pets at Home is axing up to 250 jobs as part of a sweeping cost-cutting plan to stabalise the business after a series of profit warnings under prior leadership.

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Lights out for North Sea oil and gas as Chancellor keeps windfall tax

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/oil-and-gas-sector-warns-it-will-be-taxed-to-death-after-budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed the Energy Profits Levy will remain until 2030, rejecting industry calls for urgent reform and triggering fresh warnings over jobs, investment and UK energy security.

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Budget 2025: Summary of key measures

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/budget-2025-summary-of-key-measures

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed a wide package of tax, welfare, transport and business measures.

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Amarone Aberdeen launches Black Friday voucher sale

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/amarone-aberdeen-launches-black-friday-voucher-sale

This Black Friday, Amarone Aberdeen is making festive gifting even more rewarding. From Friday 28 November to Monday 1 December, customers purchasing £50 or more in e-gift vouchers or experience vouchers will receive an exclusive bonus voucher to enjoy in the new year.

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Innovative kelp extracts boost barley yield in nutrient efficiency trials

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/innovative-kelp-extracts-boost-barley-yield-in-nutrient-efficiency-trials

Researchers at The James Hutton Institute working on a collaborative project exploring how kelp extracts can enhance nutrient management in farming, have reported promising results from a controlled glasshouse experiment that aimed to determine whether the kelp extracts could improve nutrient uptake under fertiliser-limited conditions. 

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Entries now open for The cHeRries Awards 2026

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/entries-now-open-for-the-cherries-awards-2026

The cHeRries Awards 2026, in association with Mattioli Woods, is now open for entries.

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Cairngorm Bothies and Cairngorm Lodges unveils double Black Friday deals

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/cairngorm-bothies-and-cairngorm-lodges-unveils-double-black-friday-deals

Cairngorm Bothies and Cairngorm Lodges, providers of romantic and adventurous self-catering holidays in the stunning Cairngorms National Park, have announced two exclusive Black Friday offers designed to encourage wellness and adventure in the Scottish Highlands this winter.

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Planning consent granted for the Banniskirk Hub - delivering major boost to clean energy ambitions

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/planning-consent-granted-for-the-banniskirk-hub-delivering-major-boost-to-clean-energy-ambitions

Planning consent has been granted for the Banniskirk Hub – a major clean energy project that will see the construction of a new 400kV substation and high voltage direct current (HVDC) converter station in the Spittal area.

Darren Millar joins Hydro Group as head of operations

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/darren-millar-joins-hydro-group-as-head-of-operations