OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, January 7, 2025: Today's business headlines

Wednesday, January 7, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-january-7-2025-todays-business-headlines
OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Carbon taxes and energy costs blamed as Grangemouth plant racks up £1bn losses

Market Watch: Carbon taxes and energy costs blamed as Grangemouth plant racks up £1bn losses

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-carbon-taxes-and-energy-costs-blamed-as-grangemouth-plant-racks-up-1bn-losses

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has blamed the "profound impact" of UK carbon taxes and energy prices as Ineos' Grangemouth plant racked up more than £1billion in losses in two years.

OpenGraph Image for MP calls for military assistance as Aberdeenshire declares emergency

MP calls for military assistance as Aberdeenshire declares emergency

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mp-calls-for-military-assistance-as-aberdeenshire-declares-emergency

An Aberdeenshire MP has urged the Scottish Government to deploy the military to help communities cut off by heavy snowfall.

OpenGraph Image for Rachel Harris joins Aberdeen Performing Arts as programmer

Rachel Harris joins Aberdeen Performing Arts as programmer

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/rachel-harris-joins-aberdeen-performing-arts-as-programmer

Aberdeen Performing Arts has announced that Rachel Harris will join the organisation as its new programmer, taking up the post from February 2026.

OpenGraph Image for Does AI spell the end for freelance writing? Not for Writing Outsourced

Does AI spell the end for freelance writing? Not for Writing Outsourced

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/does-ai-spell-the-end-for-freelance-writing-not-for-writing-outsourced

It’s easy to assume that the rise of AI will result in declining demand for freelance writing services. Claire Fleming, writer and founder of Writing Outsourced, disagrees.

OpenGraph Image for Use of artificial intelligence saved Equinor $130million in 2025

Use of artificial intelligence saved Equinor $130million in 2025

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/use-of-artificial-intelligence-saved-equinor-130million-in-2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) contributed to value creation and savings for Equinor and its partners amounting to $130million in 2025.

OpenGraph Image for Scarf celebrates the success of its first Board Apprentice Scheme

Scarf celebrates the success of its first Board Apprentice Scheme

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scarf-celebrates-the-success-of-its-first-board-apprentice-scheme

Scarf marks a major milestone in its 40th year with the successful completion of its first Board Apprenticeship Programme.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen Performing Arts to mark 120 years of His Majesty’s Theatre

Aberdeen Performing Arts to mark 120 years of His Majesty’s Theatre

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-performing-arts-to-mark-120-years-of-his-majestys-theatre

Aberdeen Performing Arts has announced a campaign to mark a special anniversary.

OpenGraph Image for NMC Energy secures multi-year decommissioning support contract with Spirit Energy

NMC Energy secures multi-year decommissioning support contract with Spirit Energy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nmc-energy-secures-multi-year-decommissioning-support-contract-with-spirit-energy

Decommissioning and late-life specialists NMC Energy has been awarded a multi-year, multi-million-pound contract by Spirit Energy to provide project management and specialist services across its operated asset portfolio.

OpenGraph Image for NHV Group announces acquisition by GDHF

NHV Group announces acquisition by GDHF

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nhv-group-announces-acquisition-by-gdhf

NHV Group announces a new chapter in its ownership structure, with GD Helicopter Finance (GDHF) signing an agreement to acquire NHV Group (NHV) and succeeding private investment house Ardian.

OpenGraph Image for Hutton awarded almost £44,000 from NatureScot to create plan for nature restoration in harmony with farming at Glensaugh Research Farm

Hutton awarded almost £44,000 from NatureScot to create plan for nature restoration in harmony with farming at Glensaugh Research Farm

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hutton-awarded-almost-44-000-from-naturescot-to-create-plan-for-nature-restoration-in-harmony-with-farming-at-glensaugh-research-farm

The James Hutton Institute has been awarded almost £44,000 from NatureScot to create a robust, exciting and compelling plan for restoring nature in harmony with farming, based around the Hutton’s Glensaugh research farm in Aberdeenshire.

OpenGraph Image for Blackadders LLP hits milestone targets as earnings and profits boosted

Blackadders LLP hits milestone targets as earnings and profits boosted

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/blackadders-llp-hits-milestone-targets-as-earnings-and-profits-boosted

Leading Scottish law firm Blackadders LLP has boosted turnover and profits significantly after a period of consistent growth.