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.
Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.
Persimmon has this morning published its 2025 trading statement, revealing strong growth in new homes completed.
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.
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.
Former chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has defected to Reform UK after being denied a peerage by the Tories, it has been claimed.
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.
A new year brings new opportunities, and TrustFord Aberdeen is helping businesses gear up and make the switch for 2026.
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.
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.
The new year marks a fresh start and a chance to feel healthier and discover something new.
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