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Seasonal Discussions explores the realities of freelancing in the creative industries

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/seasonal-discussions-explores-the-realities-of-freelancing-in-the-creative-industries

The latest episode of Seasonal Discussions turns its focus to freelancing and the often-unseen pressures that come with working independently in the creative industries.

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Iska Birnie Photography celebrates four year creative partnership

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/iska-birnie-photography-celebrates-four-year-creative-partnership

Aberdeenshire-based photographer Iska Birnie has welcomed the renewal of a long-standing professional partnership with Isabel Lockhart, founder of Legacy Celebrant, marking four years of continued collaboration.

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The James Hutton Institute to host summer course on agent-based modelling in Aberdeen

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/the-james-hutton-institute-to-host-summer-course-on-agent-based-modelling-in-aberdeen

The James Hutton Institute is set to host a week-long intensive course on agent-based modelling this summer, in partnership with the European Social Simulation Association (ESSA) and the University of Aberdeen.

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Agreement reached with both M&S and Aldi to operate Stonehaven retail unit at Ury Estate

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/agreement-reached-with-both-m-s-and-aldi-to-operate-stonehaven-retail-unit-at-ury-estate

Stonehaven’s Ury Estate has reached an agreement with both Marks and Spencer and Aldi to operate its much-anticipated retail unit.

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Council launches new ‘life event’ website and enhanced webchat service

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/council-launches-new-life-event-website-and-enhanced-webchat-service

Aberdeen City Council has launched its newly redesigned website – a major step forward in making it easier, safer, and more intuitive for residents to access the services and information they need.

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‘Turn us on’: Chamber sends cheeky Valentine’s card to MPs urging politicians to back the North Sea

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/turn-us-on-chamber-sends-cheeky-valentines-card-to-mps-urging-politicians-to-back-the-north-sea

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) has sent a Valentine’s Day card to every MP and MSP, urging politicians to “turn on” the North Sea and end policies that are accelerating job losses, weakening energy security and increasing emissions.

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Confidence on the edge: why confidence is the decisive factor in shaping the UK energy’s transition

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/confidence-on-the-edge-why-confidence-is-the-decisive-factor-in-shaping-the-uk-energys-transition

When economists talk about investment decisions, they often reach for data: prices, returns, costs, capacity. But John Maynard Keynes understood something deeper. He argued that economic outcomes are shaped just as much by psychology – by confidence, optimism and fear – what he famously called “animal spirits”.

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Is the early year weather a metaphor for business outlook?

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/is-the-early-year-weather-a-metaphor-for-business-outlook

As events continue to pile pressure on businesses across the country, and as we head towards a Scottish Parliament Election, the Chamber is asking North-east firms to help track the current performance and future challenges and opportunities facing them and the region’s economy by taking part in the latest edition of our flagship national confidence survey.

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-february-10-2026-todays-business-headlines

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

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Starmer clings on with cabinet backing despite Sarwar's call to quit

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/starmer-clings-on-with-cabinet-backing-despite-sarwars-call-to-quit

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed he will not "walk away" after receiving cabinet backing despite calls from Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar for the prime minister to resign.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: BP reveals 'strong year' despite $3.4bn Q4 loss

Market Watch: BP reveals 'strong year' despite $3.4bn Q4 loss

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-bp-reveals-strong-year-despite-3-4bn-q4-loss

Energy giant BP has revealed a Q4 loss of $3.4billion, down from a profit of $1.61billion in Q3 in its latest results posted this morning.

OpenGraph Image for Local community initiative transforms mental health and grief into purposeful action

Local community initiative transforms mental health and grief into purposeful action

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/local-community-initiative-transforms-mental-health-and-grief-into-purposeful-action

A powerful local fundraising and wellbeing initiative is continuing to resonate across Aberdeen, the North-east and beyond.