OpenGraph Image for Major offshore wind project paused over ‘unfair’ grid charges

Major offshore wind project paused over ‘unfair’ grid charges

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/major-offshore-wind-project-paused-over-unfair-grid-charges

Plans for a major offshore wind farm off the north coast of Scotland have been paused, with developers warning that “unfair” electricity transmission charges are making the project unviable.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen and Moray named in top 10 UK areas with high business growth potential

Aberdeen and Moray named in top 10 UK areas with high business growth potential

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-and-moray-named-in-top-10-uk-areas-with-high-business-growth-potential

Aberdeen and Moray have both been named among the top 10 local authority areas for high growth potential.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen’s Ultimate Masterclass Festival returns for fourth year with major headline sponsorship

Aberdeen’s Ultimate Masterclass Festival returns for fourth year with major headline sponsorship

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeens-ultimate-masterclass-festival-returns-for-fourth-year-with-major-headline-sponsorship

Aberdeen’s Ultimate Masterclass Festival (UMF) is set to return for a fourth year in 2026, with global maritime services provider Boskalis Subsea Services announced as the headline sponsor of the high-profile event series.

OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, January 21, 2026: Today's business headlines

Wednesday, January 21, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-january-21-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: UK inflation rises to 3.4%

Market Watch: UK inflation rises to 3.4%

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-uk-inflation-rises-to-3-4

The UK inflation rate rose by more than anticipated in December driven by increases in air fares and tobacco prices.

OpenGraph Image for Global markets on alert amid reports European Parliament to suspend US trade deal

Global markets on alert amid reports European Parliament to suspend US trade deal

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/european-markets-on-alert-amid-reports-european-parliament-to-suspend-us-trade-deal

The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US trade deal, according to reports.

Stripping back STV North sets 'damaging precedent,' says Swinney

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/stripping-back-stv-north-sets-damaging-precedent-says-swinney

The First Minister John Swinney has said plans to strip back STV's North-east programme sets a damaging precedent.

OpenGraph Image for Marex slashes fleet assurance time from six days to six hours for North Sea producer

Marex slashes fleet assurance time from six days to six hours for North Sea producer

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/marex-slashes-fleet-assurance-time-from-six-days-to-six-hours-for-north-sea-producer

Specialist risk and marine consultancy Marex has transformed vessel compliance speeds for an independent oil and gas producer, reducing the time required for fleet assurance from six days to less than six hours.

OpenGraph Image for activpayroll launches new vision and values to support people, clients and global growth

activpayroll launches new vision and values to support people, clients and global growth

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/activpayroll-launches-new-vision-and-values-to-support-people-clients-and-global-growth

activpayroll, a global provider of payroll and mobility services, has launched its new vision and set of values designed to guide the organisation as it continues to support businesses globally.

OpenGraph Image for Scottish STEM charity TechFest marks record year, reaching over 50,000 people nationwide

Scottish STEM charity TechFest marks record year, reaching over 50,000 people nationwide

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-stem-charity-techfest-marks-record-year-reaching-over-50-000-people-nationwide

Scottish STEM charity, TechFest, is celebrating a landmark year of achievement, having reached more than 50,000 people in 2025 across the UK through its education, engagement and outreach programmes.

OpenGraph Image for Meet the Member: Chelsea Page-Phillips, Healthoutfit

Meet the Member: Chelsea Page-Phillips, Healthoutfit

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/meet-the-member-chelsea-page-phillips-healthoutfit

Meet the exciting people behind our member businesses.

OpenGraph Image for Rogue Invitational returns to Aberdeen for third consecutive year

Rogue Invitational returns to Aberdeen for third consecutive year

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/rogue-invitational-returns-to-aberdeen-for-third-consecutive-year

Rogue Invitational, the annual three-day CrossFit and Strongman competition organised by Rogue Fitness, will return to Aberdeen’s P&J Live for the third year running, with event dates announced as 23 – 25 October 2026.