QES Launch

Quarterly Economic Survey

https://www.agcc.co.uk/economic-development/quarterly-economic-survey

In a new partnership with Gilson Gray, this quarterly survey will provide the insight into what makes our regional economy tick.

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North-east confidence slumps to post-pandemic low as firms cut jobs and brace for tougher year ahead

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/north-east-confidence-slumps-to-post-pandemic-low-as-firms-cut-jobs-and-brace-for-tougher-year-ahead

Fresh data from Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce and law firm Gilson Gray shows the regional economy continuing to diverge sharply from the rest of the UK, with businesses reporting worsening outlooks on sales, investment, staffing and profitability.

Friday, January 23, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-january-23-2026-todays-business-headlines

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

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First Minister announces plan for national housing agency

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/first-minister-announces-plan-for-national-housing-agency

First Minister John Swinney has announced plans to create a new national housing agency aimed at boosting home building in Scotland.

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STV reveals expected operating profit of around £11.4million

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/stv-reveals-expected-operating-profit-of-around-11-4million

STV has this morning revealed it expects to announce an operating profit of around £11.4million for 2025 amid continuing controversy surrounding plans to axe its North-east news programme.

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Trump unveils Board of Peace in Davos

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/trump-unveils-board-of-peace-in-davos

Donald Trump has signed the founding charter of his Board of Peace which will reportedly oversee postwar stabilisation in Gaza.

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Market Watch: Farage doubles down on plan to scrap 'free money' for banks

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-farage-doubles-down-on-plan-to-scrap-free-money-for-banks

Nigel Farage has reiterated his plan to strip commercial banks of "free money" in the form of interest payments from the Bank of England on reserves built up during quantitive easing.

Meet the Member: Steven Fraser, AMS Accountants Group

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/meet-the-member-steven-fraser-ams-accountants-group
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What's on: Check out these events happening in the North-east

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/whats-on-check-out-these-events-happening-in-the-north-east-this-month

Each month, Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce is publishing a round-up of some of the highlights of what's on in the region.

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KCI Ltd begins The Help to Grow Management Course

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/kci-ltd-begins-the-help-to-grow-management-course

The Help to Grow: Management Course is a government‑funded, 12‑week leadership and management programme designed to help small and medium‑sized enterprises strengthen their strategic capability and long‑term performance.

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Quantify Advisors appoints new recruit and advises on maiden overseas transaction

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/quantify-advisors-appoints-new-recruit-and-advises-on-maiden-overseas-transaction

Quantify Advisors (Quantify), a corporate finance firm headquartered in Aberdeen, is delighted to announce the appointment of a new corporate finance manager alongside completing financial due diligence on its first fully overseas transaction outside of the UK.

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Aberdeen Kiltwalk date confirmed for 2026

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-kiltwalk-date-confirmed-for-2026

The dates for the 2026 Kiltwalk have now been announced, with the Aberdeen Kiltwalk taking place on Sunday, 7 June 2026.