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.

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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.

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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.

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Net zero could cost UK trillions more than official estimates, warns IEA

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/net-zero-could-cost-uk-trillions-more-than-official-estimates-warns-iea

Net zero could cost the UK billions more than official estimates suggest, according to a new paper from the Institute of Economic Affairs, which claims public bodies have consistently understated the true cost of the transition.

OpenGraph Image for Switch for ’26: A smarter way to power your business with TrustFord Aberdeen

Switch for ’26: A smarter way to power your business with TrustFord Aberdeen

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/switch-for-26-a-smarter-way-to-power-your-business-with-trustford-aberdeen

A new year brings new opportunities, and TrustFord Aberdeen is helping businesses gear up and make the switch for 2026.

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Call to join the Bere barley participatory network

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/call-to-join-the-bere-barley-participatory-network

Researchers at The James Hutton Institute, in partnership with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC), are exploring how different Bere barley varieties perform across a wide range of environments in Scotland and beyond.

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A practical guide to festive planning for businesses

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/a-practical-guide-to-festive-planning-for-businesses

Organising the Christmas Party is often one of the most anticipated, and most pressured, tasks of the year.  It’s about recognising teams, boosting morale and ending the year on a high, while juggling budgets, diaries and expectations.

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Kickstart a healthier you with Sport Aberdeen

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/kickstart-a-healthier-you-with-sport-aberdeen

The new year marks a fresh start and a chance to feel healthier and discover something new.

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Raise a glass for RSABI: Burns Charity Bash

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/raise-a-glass-for-rsabi-burns-charity-bash

Get your tickets now for an unforgettable night of music, laughter and Scottish tradition.

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Converged Solutions Group gives its technology predictions for 2026

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/converged-solutions-group-gives-its-technology-predictions-for-2026

As we enter into 2026, UK SMEs face a choice: evolve or be outpaced, but isn’t that always the case when it comes to tech?

OpenGraph Image for Make 2026 the year you help transform a child’s life: Befriend a Child is actively calling for new volunteer befrienders

Make 2026 the year you help transform a child’s life: Befriend a Child is actively calling for new volunteer befrienders

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/make-2026-the-year-you-help-transform-a-childs-life-befriend-a-child-is-actively-calling-for-new-volunteer-befrienders

Befriend a Child, an Aberdeen-based charity, supports children and young people growing up in difficult life circumstances across the city and shire.