OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Swinney warns Starmer of ‘existential threat’ to Scotland’s energy sector

Market Watch: Swinney warns Starmer of ‘existential threat’ to Scotland’s energy sector

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/swinney-warns-starmer-of-existential-threat-to-scotlands-energy-sector

First Minister John Swinney has warned that Scotland’s energy industry faces an “existential threat” unless the UK Government intervenes.

OpenGraph Image for Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK

Scottish Conservative peer defects to Reform UK

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-conservative-peer-defects-to-reform-uk

Former Scotland Office minister Lord Malcolm Offord has quit the Scottish Conservatives to join Reform UK, appearing with Nigel Farage at a rally in Falkirk.

OpenGraph Image for Union turns on Sir Keir Starmer as leadership manoeuvring deepens

Union turns on Sir Keir Starmer as leadership manoeuvring deepens

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/union-turns-on-sir-keir-starmer-as-leadership-manoeuvring-deepens

Speculation over the Prime Minister’s future has intensified over the weekend as Labour’s biggest union backer considers a historic split from the party, while the movement that helped elect him quietly canvasses members on possible successors.

OpenGraph Image for No pubs, no party: Landlords look for £3m World Cup boost

No pubs, no party: Landlords look for £3m World Cup boost

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/no-pubs-no-party-landlords-look-for-3m-world-cup-boost

Pubs could enjoy a £3m boost if opening hours are extended for Scotland’s late-night World Cup matches next summer, according to industry leaders.

OpenGraph Image for Ineos Energy boss accuses government of 'leading by ideology without debate or logic'

Ineos Energy boss accuses government of 'leading by ideology without debate or logic'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/ineos-energy-boss-accuses-government-of-leading-by-ideology-without-debate-or-logic

Ineos Energy boss Brian Gilvary has warned that the continuation of the Energy Profits Levy is putting jobs and the UK's energy security at risk.

OpenGraph Image for Monday, December 8, 2025: Today's business headlines

Monday, December 8, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-december-8-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Council could sell iconic Aberdeen buildings into private ownership

Council could sell iconic Aberdeen buildings into private ownership

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/council-could-sell-iconic-aberdeen-buildings-into-private-ownership

Iconic Aberdeen buildings including His Majesty's Theatre and the Beach Ballroom could be sold off to private firms in a bid to save money.

OpenGraph Image for TotalEnergies and Neo Next create UK’s largest oil and gas producer in landmark merger

TotalEnergies and Neo Next create UK’s largest oil and gas producer in landmark merger

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/totalenergies-and-neo-next-create-uks-largest-oil-and-gas-producer-in-landmark-merger

TotalEnergies has agreed a major restructuring of its UK operations that will see it merge its entire Upstream business with NEO NEXT, forming what will become the largest independent oil and gas producer in the country.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen charity All Life Chances strengthens board with appointment of three new trustees

Aberdeen charity All Life Chances strengthens board with appointment of three new trustees

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-charity-all-life-chances-strengthens-board-with-appointment-of-three-new-trustees

Aberdeen charity All Life Chances has appointed three new trustees to its board: Ray Riddoch, Chris Grinyer, and Jane Barney. 

OpenGraph Image for Elf School returns to Aberdeen Trinity Centre raising funds for inclusive family support across the North-east

Elf School returns to Aberdeen Trinity Centre raising funds for inclusive family support across the North-east

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/elf-school-returns-to-aberdeen-trinity-centre-raising-funds-for-inclusive-family-support-across-the-north-east

We Too! has launched its much-loved Elf School Aberdeen for 2025, transforming a space inside the former Debenhams building at Aberdeen Trinity Centre into a festive mini-North Pole every weekend throughout December.

OpenGraph Image for NEREC completes deep clean at Macduff Waste Shed

NEREC completes deep clean at Macduff Waste Shed

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nerec-completes-deep-clean-at-macduff-waste-shed

NEREC Ltd has completed a full interior deep clean of Aberdeenshire Council’s Macduff Waste Shed, a key recycling facility located on Old Gamrie Road.

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What deep cleaning the Macduff Waste Shed taught us about delivering under pressure

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/what-deep-cleaning-the-macduff-waste-shed-taught-us-about-delivering-under-pressure

When I talk to organisations about industrial cleaning, one theme comes up again and again: the pressure to maintain safe working environments without disrupting operations.