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MHA: What to look out for in the Scottish Budget

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mha-what-to-look-out-for-in-the-scottish-budget

Tomorrow's Scottish Budget, to be delivered by Finance Secretary Shona Robison, will reflect a challenging fiscal environment and limited room for manoeuvre.

OpenGraph Image for New study reveals 23 tree species needed to support more than 40% of biodiversity associated with Scots pine

New study reveals 23 tree species needed to support more than 40% of biodiversity associated with Scots pine

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-study-reveals-23-tree-species-needed-to-support-more-than-40-of-biodiversity-associated-with-scots-pine

A new study led by The James Hutton Institute has highlighted the importance of protecting the UK’s Scots pine woodland by showing that 23 separate tree species would be needed to support even 41% of the biodiversity which is supported by Scots pine.

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£1million awarded to community-led green projects across North-east and Moray

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/1million-awarded-to-community-led-green-projects-across-north-east-and-moray

The results are in! Residents across the region can now discover how their votes helped fund green projects in their local communities.

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Kelton announces new European agency agreement

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/kelton-announces-new-european-agency-agreement

Kelton, the specialist energy industry consultancy firm, has announced a strategic new European agency partnership with two highly regarded industry experts, Martijn Tavenier and Roy van Hartingsveldt.

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North Sea Future Plan: Prominent theme at OEUK’s 2026 HSE conference

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/north-sea-future-plan-prominent-theme-at-oeuks-2026-hse-conference

Offshore Energies UK will host its 2026 HSE conference on Wednesday, 25 February 2026, at Aberdeen’s P&J Live, bringing together leaders from across sectors to shape the future of the North Sea as a multi-purpose energy basin.

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Onboard Tracker™ strengthens sales leadership to support international growth

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/onboard-tracker-strengthens-sales-leadership-to-support-international-growth

Onboard Tracker™ has strengthened its sales leadership team as part of a wider strategic international growth programme.

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Festive success sets the scene for early 2026 bookings at Aberdeen Hotels

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/festive-success-sets-the-scene-for-early-2026-bookings-at-aberdeen-hotels

Following an exceptionally successful festive season, The Aberdeen Altens Hotel and The Aberdeen Dyce Hotel have confirmed that Christmas and Hogmanay bookings for 2026 are now open, after welcoming more than 4,000 guests across their festive events in 2025.

OpenGraph Image for Tuesday, January 13, 2026: Today's business headlines

Tuesday, January 13, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-january-13-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Persimmon reports strong growth despite 'challenging market'

Market Watch: Persimmon reports strong growth despite 'challenging market'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-persimmon-reports-strong-growth-despite-challenging-market

Persimmon has this morning published its 2025 trading statement, revealing strong growth in new homes completed.

OpenGraph Image for Scots unconvinced higher income tax delivers better public services

Scots unconvinced higher income tax delivers better public services

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scots-unconvinced-higher-income-tax-delivers-better-public-services

More than half of Scots do not believe higher income tax rates are delivering better public services, according to a new poll published ahead of today’s Scottish Budget.

OpenGraph Image for Oil prices jump after Trump announces Iran tariffs

Oil prices jump after Trump announces Iran tariffs

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/oil-prices-jump-after-trump-announces-iran-tariffs

Oil prices have surged to their highest level in two months after Donald Trump threatened to impose a 25% tariff on good from countries trading with Iran.

OpenGraph Image for Former chancellor becomes most senior ex-Tory to defect to Reform

Former chancellor becomes most senior ex-Tory to defect to Reform

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/former-chancellor-becomes-most-senior-ex-tory-to-defect-to-reform

Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK after being denied a peerage by the Tories, it has been claimed.