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

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

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

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

OpenGraph Image for McGill's named Scotland's favourite bus operator

McGill's named Scotland's favourite bus operator

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mcgills-named-scotlands-favourite-bus-operator

McGill's Buses, the company running the Aberdeen Adventurer tours, has been named Scotland's favourite bus operator by watchdog Transport Focus.

OpenGraph Image for An industry on the edge? Take our Energy Transition survey

An industry on the edge? Take our Energy Transition survey

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/an-industry-on-the-edge-take-our-energy-transition-survey

We need energy businesses operating in North-east Scotland to have their say and support the Chamber’s attempts to have sensible conversations with Government.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Serica chair calls for EPL end as taxes turn profit into loss

Market Watch: Serica chair calls for EPL end as taxes turn profit into loss

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-serica-chair-calls-for-epl-end-as-taxes-turn-profit-into-loss

Serica Energy has called for an end to the EPL "soon as reasonably possible" after seeing a pre-tax 2025 profit of $80million (£60million) turned into a $52million (£39million) loss.

OpenGraph Image for Blow to Scottish Renewables sector as £1.5bn Ming Yang investment blocked

Blow to Scottish Renewables sector as £1.5bn Ming Yang investment blocked

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/blow-to-scottish-renewables-sector-as-1-5bn-ming-yang-investment-blocked

Plans for a £1.5billion wind turbine manufacturing facility in the Highlands have been halted after the UK Government blocked Chinese firm Ming Yang on national security grounds.

OpenGraph Image for Party leaders begin campaign push as parliament dissolves

Party leaders begin campaign push as parliament dissolves

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/party-leaders-begin-campaign-push-as-parliament-dissolves

The Scottish Parliament has formally concluded its current five-year session, with MSPs marking the occasion ahead of a series of party campaign launches set to take place on Thursday.

OpenGraph Image for Cegal reports strong 2025 performance with 30% international growth as demand for AI ready data accelerates

Cegal reports strong 2025 performance with 30% international growth as demand for AI ready data accelerates

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/cegal-reports-strong-2025-performance-with-30-international-growth-as-demand-for-ai-ready-data-accelerates

Cegal delivered a solid financial performance in 2025, reporting 30% growth in international markets and an 8% increase in total revenue to $184.4million.

OpenGraph Image for Firewalkers brave the hot coals for North-east charity

Firewalkers brave the hot coals for North-east charity

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/firewalkers-brave-the-hot-coals-for-north-east-charity

A North-east charity has praised a group of firewalkers who raised more than £1,500 to fund its vital work supporting people with sensory loss.

OpenGraph Image for New edition of 'The Source' magazine highlights Aberdeen’s green spaces and spring events

New edition of 'The Source' magazine highlights Aberdeen’s green spaces and spring events

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-edition-of-the-source-magazine-highlights-aberdeens-green-spaces-and-spring-events

The latest edition of The Source at Fountainhall, the dedicated community magazine for the West End of Aberdeen, is now available to residents.

OpenGraph Image for KR Group welcomes experienced CAD Detailer to growing technical team

KR Group welcomes experienced CAD Detailer to growing technical team

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/kr-group-welcomes-experienced-cad-detailer-to-growing-technical-team

Aberdeenshire-based steel, cladding and sheet metal specialist, KR Group Scotland has welcomed Neil Gallon to the business as a CAD Detailer, further strengthening its in-house technical expertise.

OpenGraph Image for Connecting classrooms to the pitch: International School Aberdeen becomes official partner of the Dons

Connecting classrooms to the pitch: International School Aberdeen becomes official partner of the Dons

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/connecting-classrooms-to-the-pitch-international-school-aberdeen-becomes-official-partner-of-the-dons

Aberdeen FC is delighted to announce a unique new collaboration with International School Aberdeen (ISA), as it becomes an official partner of the Dons.

OpenGraph Image for Gilson Gray vies to win coveted British Business Award in star-studded ceremony

Gilson Gray vies to win coveted British Business Award in star-studded ceremony

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/gilson-gray-vies-to-win-coveted-british-business-award-in-star-studded-ceremony

Gilson Gray, the UK’s fastest-growing law firm, has been shortlisted for Legal Firm of the Year at the 2026 British Business Awards, reflecting the firm’s strong performance, continued growth, and increasing recognition within the UK legal sector.