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Why today’s cyber risk is different – and what SMBs can do about it

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/why-todays-cyber-risk-is-different-and-what-smbs-can-do-about-it

Cyber risk has changed, and for small and mid-sized businesses, the consequences of getting it wrong are now far more severe than many realise.

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Breaking down the 2026 Scottish Budget with SBP!

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/breaking-down-the-2026-scottish-budget-with-sbp

The Scottish Government has published its budget for 2026-27, introducing changes that will affect individuals, families, and businesses across Scotland.

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Aberdeen HR Club – Employment Law Breakfast Seminar

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-hr-club-employment-law-breakfast-seminar-2

Gillian Donald, partner, and Blair Duncan, associate, are pleased to host the next instalment of the Aberdeen HR Club, designed for HR professionals and business owners.

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Aberdeen Science Centre and Aberdeen Lynx team up to explore the science of ice hockey

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-science-centre-and-aberdeen-lynx-team-up-to-explore-the-science-of-ice-hockey

Aberdeen Science Centre has partnered with Aberdeen Lynx to encourage visitors to discover more about one of the world’s most exciting sports – ice hockey.

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OEUK responds to Allocation Round 7 (AR7) for renewable energy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/oeuk-responds-to-allocation-round-7-ar7-for-renewable-energy

New offshore wind energy projects providing 8.4 GW of additional capacity - representing more than £22billion of private investment have been announced in Wednesday's Allocation Round 7 (AR7).

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Scottish EDGE announces return of Regional EDGE, with funding available for 20 businesses

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-edge-announces-return-of-regional-edge-with-funding-available-for-20-businesses

Scottish EDGE is set to provide more opportunities for entrepreneurs living outside the central belt thanks to a second round of its successful Regional EDGE competition. Backed by Scottish Government funding the competition is open for applications from 9am on 14 January 2026.

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GB Tarpaulins is growing – and expanding its team

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/gb-tarpaulins-is-growing-and-expanding-its-team

GB Tarpaulins is continuing to grow and is now expanding its team to support increased demand for its manufacturing services.

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RGU offering The Help to Grow: Management course

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/rgu-offering-the-help-to-grow-management-course

Aberdeen Business School is offering leaders a chance to develop their business skills to help boost their business performance through The Help to Grow: Management course at RGU.

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Dough & Co, ReCHarge cafe and TGI Fridays at Aberdeen beach all to shut

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dough-co-recharge-cafe-and-tgi-fridays-at-aberdeen-beach-all-to-shut

TGI Fridays has shut its Aberdeen beach branch, while Dough & Co and ReCHarge cafe are also to close.

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Thursday, January 15, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-january-15-2026-todays-business-headlines

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

In Politics Today: Mayor warns AI could usher in ‘mass unemployment’ in London

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/in-politics-today-mayor-warns-ai-could-usher-in-mass-unemployment-in-london

London mayor Sadiq Khan will warn that artificial intelligence could “usher in a new era of mass unemployment” in the capital unless ministers intervene to manage its impact on jobs.

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Market Watch: UK economy grew by 0.3% in November

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-uk-economy-grew-by-0-3-in-november

The UK economy returned to growth of 0.3% in November thanks to a rebound in car production and a boost in the services sector.