OpenGraph Image for Thursday, February 26, 2026: Today's business headlines

Thursday, February 26, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-february-26-2026-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Reeves faces renewed calls to scrap North Sea windfall tax

Reeves faces renewed calls to scrap North Sea windfall tax

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/reeves-faces-renewed-calls-to-scrap-north-sea-windfall-tax

Pressure is mounting on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to revisit the Energy Profits Levy amid fresh talks ahead of the Spring Statement.

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Market Watch: Nvidia flouts AI concerns with record $215bn revenue

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-nvidia-flouts-ai-concerns-with-record-215bn-revenue

Chip giant Nvidia has posted record annual revenues of $215.9bn (£159.1bn), defying investor concerns over the amount of spending on artificial intelligence (AI).

OpenGraph Image for Farmers clash with Tesco over 'race to the bottom' on prices

Farmers clash with Tesco over 'race to the bottom' on prices

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/farmers-clash-with-tesco-over-race-to-the-bottom-on-prices

Farmers have accused Tesco of putting Britain’s food security at risk by driving a “race to the bottom on price”, during a tense exchange at the National Farmers’ Union conference.

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Voters head to polls in key by-election

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/voters-head-to-polls-in-key-by-election

Voters will head to the polls today in a key by-election in Greater Manchester which could have major implications for Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.

OpenGraph Image for Union holds protest outside Union Square BrewDog

Union holds protest outside Union Square BrewDog

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/union-holds-protest-outside-union-square-brewdog

Protesters gathered outside BrewDog in Union Square on Wednesday in support of workers who are facing cuts to their hours.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen FC sign exclusive deal, launching with innovative fan experience platform Jump

Aberdeen FC sign exclusive deal, launching with innovative fan experience platform Jump

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-fc-sign-exclusive-deal-launching-with-innovative-fan-experience-platform-jump

Aberdeen Football Club is delighted to announce it has selected Jump as its exclusive fan experience and ticketing platform for the 2027/28 season and beyond.

OpenGraph Image for Second trimester pregnancy and baby loss linked to higher risks in future pregnancies, University of Aberdeen-led study finds

Second trimester pregnancy and baby loss linked to higher risks in future pregnancies, University of Aberdeen-led study finds

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/second-trimester-pregnancy-and-baby-loss-linked-to-higher-risks-in-future-pregnancies-university-of-aberdeen-led-study-finds

Women who experience a pregnancy loss in their second trimester are at increased risk of complications during future pregnancies, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.

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More dates released for SOBR's Talks at the Bar series

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/more-dates-released-for-sobrs-talks-at-the-bar-series

Having received a very positive response to its first informal “talk at the bar” event, SOBR Bar, Aberdeen's alcohol-free bar, has announced dates for two more talks.

Go Fibre

Revolutionising rural broadband in North-east Scotland with GoFibre

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/revolutionising-rural-broadband-in-north-east-scotland-with-gofibre

Modern life, and commerce, grinds to a halt without decent broadband.

OpenGraph Image for Hypercube secures Scottish Enterprise R&D grant to develop agentic AI platform for renewable energy project delivery

Hypercube secures Scottish Enterprise R&D grant to develop agentic AI platform for renewable energy project delivery

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hypercube-secures-scottish-enterprise-r-d-grant-to-develop-agentic-ai-platform-for-renewable-energy-project-delivery

Hypercube is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Research & Development grant from Scottish Enterprise to support the development of a next-generation agentic AI assistant designed to enhance the management and delivery of complex renewable energy projects.

OpenGraph Image for Over 100,000 North-east premises to receive ultra fast broadband

Over 100,000 North-east premises to receive ultra fast broadband

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/over-100-000-north-east-premises-to-receive-ultra-fast-broadband

Tens of thousands of families, farmers and local business owners across North-east Scotland are set to see their digital lives transformed as GoFibre begins construction on a landmark project to deliver lightning fast, ultra reliable, full fibre broadband to around 100,000 homes and businesses in some of the region’s hardest to reach communities.