OpenGraph Image for Thursday, March 19, 2026: Today's business headlines

Thursday, March 19, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-march-19-2026-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Sarwar apologises over 'disappointing' stroke comment

Sarwar apologises over 'disappointing' stroke comment

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/sarwar-apologises-over-disappointing-stroke-comment

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has apologised after suggesting he appeared as though he had suffered a stroke.

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Market Watch: US holds interest rates as Bank of England expected to follow

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-us-holds-interest-rates-as-bank-of-england-expected-to-follow

The Bank of England is reportedly set to hold interest rates today as concerns rise about the impact of conflict in the Middle East on inflation.

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Energy prices soar again as Trump threatens to blow up Iranian gas field

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/energy-prices-soar-again-as-trump-threatens-to-blow-up-iranian-gas-field

UK gas prices have surged this morning after fresh strikes hit energy infrastructure in the Middle East, including Qatar’s main gas facility.

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Meet the Member: Kenny Gunnyeon, Robert Gordon's College

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/meet-the-member-kenny-gunnyeon-robert-gordons-college

Meet the exciting people behind our member businesses.

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DYW Connect: A celebration of business and education collaboration to support the future workforce

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dyw-connect-a-celebration-of-business-and-education-collaboration-to-support-the-future-workforce

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) North East has launched DYW Connect – a new event celebrating the collective effort to prepare the region’s future workforce.

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Grouse Lettings appoints Maintenance and Compliance Manager

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/grouse-lettings-appoints-maintenance-and-compliance-manager

Grouse Lettings is delighted to welcome Aimee Whyte to the team as its Maintenance and Compliance Manager.

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Agilico Zero saves more than two million kilograms of technology from landfill

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/agilico-zero-saves-more-than-two-million-kilograms-of-technology-from-landfill

Workplace technology provider Agilico has marked Global Recycling Day by revealing it has saved the equivalent of 163 Routemaster London buses in unwanted tech over the last three years.

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The Archie Foundation calls for sign-ups for its annual fundraiser

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/the-archie-foundation-calls-for-sign-ups-for-its-annual-fundraiser

The Archie Foundation is teeing up for its annual charity golf day in Oldmeldrum, with limited spaces remaining for teams to get involved.

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Space Solutions recognised at Aberdeen Society of Architects Design Awards 2026 for transformational Energy Transition Skills Hub

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/space-solutions-recognised-at-aberdeen-society-of-architects-design-awards-2026-for-transformational-energy-transition-skills-hub

Space Solutions is delighted to announce that the Energy Transition Skills Hub facility delivered for Energy Transition Zone (ETZ Ltd) in Aberdeen has been named winner of the Education category at the Aberdeen Society of Architects (ASA) Design Awards 2026.

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AG secures long-term contract with Spirit Energy to support North Sea assets

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/ag-secures-long-term-contract-with-spirit-energy-to-support-north-sea-assets

AG Consultancy and Apps (AG) has secured a milestone five-year contract with Spirit Energy to provide the North Sea operator with SAP solutions to enhance its operational efficiency and business performance.

OpenGraph Image for Meet the Member: Christina Schmid, Aberdeen University Students’ Association (Students’ Union)

Meet the Member: Christina Schmid, Aberdeen University Students’ Association (Students’ Union)

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/meet-the-member-christina-schmid-aberdeen-university-students-association-students-union

Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA or Students’ Union) is a student-led charity that represents and supports over 15,000 students, from democracy and wellbeing to societies and community-building.