OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Bank of England governor warns AI is likely to displace jobs

Market Watch: Bank of England governor warns AI is likely to displace jobs

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-bank-of-england-governor-warns-ai-is-likely-to-displace-jobs

The increased adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is likely to cut jobs in a way similar to the Industrial Revolution. the governor of the Bank of England has warned.

OpenGraph Image for Friday, December 19, 2025: Today's business headlines

Friday, December 19, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-december-19-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Mortgage rates set to ease in new year after Bank cut

Mortgage rates set to ease in new year after Bank cut

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mortgage-rates-set-to-ease-in-new-year-after-bank-cut

Mortgage rates are expected to fall further in January after the Bank of England cut the base rate from 4% to 3.75%, prompting lenders to prepare for a highly competitive start to the year.

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EU leaders agree €90bn loan for Ukraine after marathon Brussels summit

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/eu-leaders-agree-90bn-loan-for-ukraine-after-marathon-brussels-summit

European leaders have agreed to provide Ukraine with a €90billion loan without using frozen Russian state assets, following a 15 hour summit in Brussels.

OpenGraph Image for BREAKING: SSEN Transmission secures £1billion loan to deliver grid upgrades

BREAKING: SSEN Transmission secures £1billion loan to deliver grid upgrades

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/breaking-ssen-transmission-secures-1billion-loan-to-deliver-grid-upgrades

SSEN Transmission has secured a £1billion to support four major electricity grid upgrade projects across the north of Scotland.

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First Minister urged to lift booze ban after successful Pittodrie trial

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/first-minister-urged-to-lift-booze-ban-after-successful-pittodrie-trial

John Swinney says he has "no plans" to overturn the alcohol ban at football grounds despite a successful trail at Pittodrie last weekend.

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Dron & Dickson secures major UKCS consolidated services contract

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dron-dickson-secures-major-ukcs-consolidated-services-contract

Dron & Dickson is proud to announce that a leading UKCS operator has awarded Dron & Dickson a single, consolidated contract covering Ex inspections, F&G detection, small bore tubing, minor modifications, rope access, and E&I material provision.

Rubberatkins is presented with the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/rubberatkins-is-presented-with-the-kings-award-for-enterprise-in-international-trade

Rubberatkins Ltd was recently honoured to welcome Dr. David Cameron, The Lord-Lieutenant for the City of Aberdeen as he visited the company’s Aberdeen headquarters to present the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.

PSS named Industrial Cybersecurity Innovator of the Year 2025

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/pss-named-industrial-cybersecurity-innovator-of-the-year-2025

PSS is pleased to have been named Industrial Cybersecurity Innovator of the Year 2025 at the Scottish Enterprise Awards.

ESS partners with Mackie Academy to deliver creative ‘Voyagers’ initiative

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/ess-partners-with-mackie-academy-to-deliver-creative-voyagers-initiative

ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has partnered with Mackie Academy to deliver the creative Voyagers initiative, which sees members of the company’s management and culinary teams support schoolchildren to design and market a new street food offer.

OpenGraph Image for Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace host Christmas lunch for clients

Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace host Christmas lunch for clients

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/raeburn-christie-clark-wallace-host-christmas-lunch-for-clients

The Private Client team at Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace were delighted to host a Christmas Lunch on Wednesday, December 17 in The Garden Room, Fountainhall Church at the Cross, Albyn Place, Aberdeen.

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Occupational health with Integrity HSE

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/occupational-health-with-integrity-hse

Integrity HSE is a QHSE consultancy based at 56 Queens Road, Aberdeen and has established a reputation as one of the UK’s leading consultancies, delivering a comprehensive range of services to a diverse client base across multiple sectors.