OpenGraph Image for Tuesday, January 20, 2026: Today's business headlines

Tuesday, January 20, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-january-20-2026-todays-business-headlines

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

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Aberdeen beauty entrepreneur to compete on BBC's 'The Apprentice'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-beauty-entrepreneur-to-compete-on-bbcs-the-apprentice

An Aberdeen beauty entrepreneur is set to appear on the next series of BBC’s The Apprentice, competing for a £250,000 investment from Lord Alan Sugar.

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Scottish football contributing £800m per year to economy, study finds

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-football-contributing-800m-per-year-to-economy-study-finds

Scottish football contributes more than £800million every year, a study by Fraser of Allander Institute has found.

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UK's Chagos deal is act of 'great stupidity', says Trump

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/uks-chagos-deal-is-act-of-great-stupidity-says-trump
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Smoke and Soul temporarily closed while it considers future

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/smoke-and-soul-temporarily-closed-while-it-considers-future

Aberdeen restaurant Smoke and Soul has announced it is to remain closed temporarily while it considers its future.

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Palm Court offers 20% off day delegate rates

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/palm-court-offers-20-off-day-delegate-rates

Palm Court is delighted to introduce a new saving for January and February, with 20% off day delegate rates when booking their private rooms.

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Four-bed detached home in Riverside of Blairs – Offers over £560,000

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/four-bed-detached-home-in-riverside-of-blairs-offers-over-560-000

Laurie & Co presents 13 Dee View, a striking four-bedroom detached family home set within the desirable Riverside of Blairs.

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Erskine Veterans Activity Centre celebrates its first birthday

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/erskine-veterans-activity-centre-celebrates-its-first-birthday

Erskine Veterans Charity is delighted to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of its Forres-based Activity Centre, EVAC North, with a birthday party attended by almost 100 members.

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Integrity HSE training excellence

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/integrity-hse-training-excellence

Integrity HSE has recently reached two significant milestones by being named as an Institute of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) registered training centre, as well as gaining accreditation by the CPD Certification Service for its Introduction to Human Factors and Mental Health Awareness eLearning programmes.

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Five ways HR can help kick-start your business at the beginning of the year

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/five-ways-hr-can-help-kick-start-your-business-at-the-beginning-of-the-year

For many businesses across Aberdeenshire, the start of this year has not been straightforward. Alongside the usual January slowdown, we have just come through a period of severe winter weather, with heavy snow causing travel disruption, school closures, and unexpected absences.

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Agilico awarded BSI Kitemark™ for Agilico Zero remanufacturing programme

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/agilico-awarded-bsi-kitemark-for-agilico-zero-remanufacturing-programme

Agilico Workplace Technology has been awarded the BSI Kitemark™ certification under BS 8887-220:2010 for remanufacturing under its Agilico Zero programme, becoming the first independent Managed Print Service (MPS) provider in the UK to achieve this standard.

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An afternoon of fundraising, fizz, and celebration: Fizz & Fashion Aberdeen returns!

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/an-afternoon-of-fundraising-fizz-and-celebration-fizz-fashion-aberdeen-returns

Aberdeen, get ready to sparkle! Fizz & Fashion is back for 2026, promising an unforgettable afternoon of glamour, entertainment, and giving back – all in support of Charlie House.