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.

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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.

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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.

OpenGraph Image for Scotland poised for renewed property momentum in 2026

Scotland poised for renewed property momentum in 2026

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scotland-poised-for-renewed-property-momentum-in-2026

Savills has issued its 2026 Cross Sector Outlook for the UK’s real estate markets, highlighting a year that begins with lingering uncertainty but growing signs of renewed confidence across the residential, commercial and rural sectors.

OpenGraph Image for RGC crowned U18 Scottish Schools Shield champions at Murrayfield

RGC crowned U18 Scottish Schools Shield champions at Murrayfield

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/rgc-crowned-u18-scottish-schools-shield-champions-at-murrayfield

Robert Gordon’s College (RGC) celebrated a historic afternoon at Scottish Gas Murrayfield on Saturday 17 January, as the school’s 1st XV were crowned U18 Scottish Schools Shield champions following a dramatic 26-21 victory over Dollar Academy at Scottish Gas Murrayfield.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen architect makes a splash on BBC Breakfast wearing only a snood

Aberdeen architect makes a splash on BBC Breakfast wearing only a snood

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-architect-makes-a-splash-on-bbc-breakfast-wearing-only-a-snood

An Aberdeenshire architect found herself on BBC Breakfast earlier this month – in not much more than a few Doddie snoods– all in the name of a very good cause.