OpenGraph Image for Barratt and David Wilson Homes North deliver £79.9million boost to local economy

Barratt and David Wilson Homes North deliver £79.9million boost to local economy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/barratt-and-david-wilson-homes-north-deliver-79-9million-boost-to-local-economy

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes, part of the UK’s leading housebuilder Barratt Redrow, have injected £79.9million in the Scottish economy for the year ending 29 June 2025 through its North Scotland division, reinforcing their role as key contributors to economic growth, housing delivery and employment across the country.

OpenGraph Image for Marex’s People Plus service delivers 52 weeks of success for UK energy operator

Marex’s People Plus service delivers 52 weeks of success for UK energy operator

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/marexs-people-plus-service-delivers-52-weeks-of-success-for-uk-energy-operator

Following the successful launch of its People Plus service last year, Marex is highlighting the model’s impact through a milestone year of partnership with a major UK energy operator.

OpenGraph Image for GEODIS appoints Paul Smith at Aberdeen office as new country head of GEODIS Project Logistics for the UK & Ireland

GEODIS appoints Paul Smith at Aberdeen office as new country head of GEODIS Project Logistics for the UK & Ireland

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/geodis-appoints-paul-smith-at-aberdeen-office-as-new-country-head-of-geodis-project-logistics-for-the-uk-ireland

GEODIS is delighted to welcome Paul Smith into the Aberdeen office as new country head of GEODIS Project Logistics for the UK & Ireland.

OpenGraph Image for Life-saving donation for Banchory community group from Aberdeen homebuilder

Life-saving donation for Banchory community group from Aberdeen homebuilder

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/life-saving-donation-for-banchory-community-group-from-aberdeen-homebuilder

Cala Homes (North) has supported Banchory Community FC with the donation of a defibrillator and cabinet, installed outside the changing rooms at King George V Park, after the previous equipment was damaged. 

Justin Ried

Weathering uncertainty: The importance of powers of attorney

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/weathering-uncertainty-the-importance-of-powers-of-attorney

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.

OpenGraph Image for Monday, January 12, 2025: Today's business headlines

Monday, January 12, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-january-12-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Wood strikes two major deals with Equinor

Market Watch: Wood strikes two major deals with Equinor

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-wood-strikes-two-major-deals-with-equinor

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.

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Experts warn UK could miss 2030 clean power target by up to a decade

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/experts-warn-uk-could-miss-2030-clean-power-target-by-up-to-a-decade

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.

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Business rates set to increase across Aberdeen

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/business-rates-set-to-increase-across-aberdeen

The latest three-yearly property valuation figures have revealed widespread business rates increases across Aberdeen.

OpenGraph Image for Tories would ban social media for under-16s, says Badenoch

Tories would ban social media for under-16s, says Badenoch

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tories-would-ban-social-media-for-under-16s-says-badenoch

Kemi Badenoch has announced that the Conservatives would ban under-16s from using social media if they win power in the next election.

OpenGraph Image for It's official - Aberdeen is Scotland's most 'fun' city

It's official - Aberdeen is Scotland's most 'fun' city

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/its-official-aberdeen-is-scotlands-most-fun-city

Aberdeen is officially Scotland's most fun city, according to travel experts who praised the Granite City for its cheap pints and cinema tickets.

OpenGraph Image for SRC warns budget could end high street as we know it

SRC warns budget could end high street as we know it

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/src-warns-budget-could-end-high-street-as-we-know-it

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.