As the recent winter storms have swept across Aberdeen and the Shire, many communities have been reminded how quickly daily life can be disrupted. Icy pavements, cancelled transport and power outages have had a particularly profound impact on older adults and those with mobility challenges, leaving some temporarily unable to manage routine tasks or access essential services.
Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.
Wood has secured two five-year framework agreements with Equinor to deliver maintenance and modifications (M&M) services, as well as large-scale modifications projects, across assets on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) and associated onshore plants.
The UK is on course to miss its 2030 clean power target by up to a decade due to delays in offshore wind, nuclear closures and rising electricity demand, according to analysis by Cornwall Insight.
The latest three-yearly property valuation figures have revealed widespread business rates increases across Aberdeen.
Kemi Badenoch has announced that the Conservatives would ban under-16s from using social media if they win power in the next election.
Aberdeen is officially Scotland's most fun city, according to travel experts who praised the Granite City for its cheap pints and cinema tickets.
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has warned the government it is one bad budget away from the end of the traditional high street as we know it.
Rizon, known for creating innovative training solutions, has launched RIZE, a fresh and practical leadership development experience designed to help leaders at every level step up, lead with confidence, and make real impact.
Cairngorm Lodges and Cairngorm Bothies, two award-recognised, sustainability-led tourism businesses, have called for clarification from the Scottish Government following a significant increase in their rateable values under the latest revaluation.
To help drivers start the new year on the front foot, TrustFord is offering £30 off your next Ford service when you book online.
KPMG UK has promoted Chris Brown to the role of audit director in its Aberdeen office, as the firm continues to invest in strengthening its audit practice in the North-east of Scotland.