OpenGraph Image for Roy Stenhouse joins Apollo as head of built environment

Roy Stenhouse joins Apollo as head of built environment

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/roy-stenhouse-joins-apollo-as-head-of-built-environment

Leading engineering and advisory consultancy, Apollo, has appointed Roy Stenhouse as Head of Built Environment within its Sustainable Infrastructure business unit.

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Create Financial Solutions welcome new client administrator

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/create-financial-solutions-welcome-new-client-administrator

Create Financial Solutions is delighted to welcome Alexandra MacLean to the team as its new client administrator.

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Create “elves” deliver festive food donation for local charity

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/create-elves-deliver-festive-food-donation-for-local-charity

Portlethen-based financial planners, Create Financial Solutions, spread some Christmas cheer last week by supporting local charity Portlethen Larder with a food donation.

OpenGraph Image for Thursday, December 18, 2025: Today's business headlines

Thursday, December 18, 2025: Today's business headlines

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

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

OpenGraph Image for Poll finds 83% reject STV’s plans to scrap local news services

Poll finds 83% reject STV’s plans to scrap local news services

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/poll-finds-83-reject-stvs-plans-to-scrap-local-news-services

A survey of 3,235 people across northern Scotland has found overwhelming opposition to the proposed centralisation of STV’s local news programmes.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Bank of England expected to cut interest rates to lowest level in three years

Market Watch: Bank of England expected to cut interest rates to lowest level in three years

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-bank-of-england-expected-to-cut-interest-rates-to-lowest-level-in-three-years

The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates later today to its lowest level since February 2023.

OpenGraph Image for Major changes at BP as Auchincloss steps down

Major changes at BP as Auchincloss steps down

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/major-changes-at-bp-as-auchincloss-steps-down

BP has announced the appointment of Meg O’Neill as its next chief executive officer, with effect from 1 April 2026.

OpenGraph Image for North Sea leaders hit back after Chancellor rejects job loss claims

North Sea leaders hit back after Chancellor rejects job loss claims

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/north-sea-leaders-hit-back-after-chancellor-rejects-job-loss-claims

Energy industry leaders have criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves after she dismissed warnings that around 1,000 North Sea jobs are being lost every month due to UK Government policy.

OpenGraph Image for Nigel Farage urged to apologise after racism claims at school

Nigel Farage urged to apologise after racism claims at school

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nigel-farage-urged-to-apologise-after-racism-claims-at-school

A group of Nigel Farage's former schoolmates have urged him to apologise over allegations of racist behaviour.

New research identifies role of autism genes in early brain development

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-research-identifies-role-of-autism-genes-in-early-brain-development

A team of researchers from the University of Aberdeen has uncovered, for the first time, how genes linked to autism and intellectual disability may influence early brain development.

Scottish Senior Curling Championships launches with sponsorship boost

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-senior-curling-championships-launches-with-sponsorship-boost

The prestigious Scottish Senior Curling Championships 2026 has launched with news of a substantial financial boost in an important year for the sport, thanks to investment from returning headline sponsor, independent Scottish broadband provider GoFibre.

OpenGraph Image for Blackadders boost Maggie’s Centres across Scotland with £34,000 donation

Blackadders boost Maggie’s Centres across Scotland with £34,000 donation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/blackadders-boost-maggies-centres-across-scotland-with-34-000-donation

Blackadders LLP is to donate £34,000 to Maggie’s Centres across Scotland after a year of fundraising for the cancer support network.