OpenGraph Image for Thursday, April 2, 2026: Today's business headlines

Thursday, April 2, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-april-2-2026-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Reeves and Swinney give support to Rosebank and Jackdaw

Reeves and Swinney give support to Rosebank and Jackdaw

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/reeves-and-swinney-give-support-to-rosebank-and-jackdaw

First Minister John Swinney and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have backed the Rosebank and Jackdaw projects in the North Sea.

OpenGraph Image for Markets slide after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard'

Markets slide after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/markets-slide-after-trump-threatens-to-hit-iran-extremely-hard

Oil prices surged and markets slid after Donald Trump warned the US would hit Iran “extremely hard”, as Keir Starmer set out a more cautious UK response.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: OpenAI hits $835bn valuation after funding round

Market Watch: OpenAI hits $835bn valuation after funding round

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-openai-hits-835bn-valuation-after-funding-round

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has been valued at $835billion following the completion of a record-breaking funding round.

OpenGraph Image for UK whisky sector struggles for optimism against tariff and export uncertainty

UK whisky sector struggles for optimism against tariff and export uncertainty

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/uk-whisky-sector-struggles-for-optimism-against-tariff-and-export-uncertainty

UK whisky businesses are struggling to maintain optimism due to a range of escalating domestic and international cost pressures, according to a new survey of the sector.

OpenGraph Image for National Unicorn Day event spotlights how Aberdeen can build the next wave of high-growth energy ventures

National Unicorn Day event spotlights how Aberdeen can build the next wave of high-growth energy ventures

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/national-unicorn-day-event-spotlights-how-aberdeen-can-build-the-next-wave-of-high-growth-energy-ventures

The Net Zero Technology Centre and Startup Grind Aberdeen will mark National Unicorn Day with a lunch and learn session with investor, entrepreneur and author Mark Bjornsgaard. Entrepreneurs in the energy sector are invited to learn from Mark’s experience of scaling his startup Deep Green to secure £200million in funding from Octopus Energy Generation.

OpenGraph Image for AAB appoints Jon Grainger as Chief Operating Officer

AAB appoints Jon Grainger as Chief Operating Officer

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aab-appoints-jon-grainger-as-chief-operating-officer

Professional services firm, AAB, has announced the appointment of Jon Grainger as the company’s Chief Operating Officer.

OpenGraph Image for Finance leader James Edgell joins Viper Innovations

Finance leader James Edgell joins Viper Innovations

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/finance-leader-james-edgell-joins-viper-innovations

Viper Innovations, the global engineering specialist delivering intelligent electrical integrity solutions for industrial and subsea systems, has welcomed James Edgell as Finance Director, joining the Board with immediate effect.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen’s North Pier reopens for ship-spotting, dolphin watching…and a new arrival

Aberdeen’s North Pier reopens for ship-spotting, dolphin watching…and a new arrival

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeens-north-pier-reopens-for-ship-spotting-dolphin-watching-and-a-new-arrival

Port of Aberdeen's historic North Pier has reopened to the public for the 2026 season and visitors will be greeted by a familiar marine mammal.

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The grass isn’t always greener on the other side

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/the-grass-isnt-always-greener-on-the-other-side

We are always grateful to secure work with new and existing clients. We’re delighted to have won a range of important contracts in recent weeks, especially in such a tough and competitive marketplace.

OpenGraph Image for Only a fraction of Asia-Pacific’s $407bn hydrogen pipeline is moving into construction: EIC Report

Only a fraction of Asia-Pacific’s $407bn hydrogen pipeline is moving into construction: EIC Report

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/only-a-fraction-of-asia-pacifics-407bn-hydrogen-pipeline-is-moving-into-construction-eic-report

Asia-Pacific has built one of the world’s largest hydrogen development pipelines, but most projects are still struggling to reach final investment decision (FID), according to a new report from the Energy Industries Council (EIC), a leading trade association for the global energy supply chain.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen Science Centre opens call for industry partners to help inspire the next generation

Aberdeen Science Centre opens call for industry partners to help inspire the next generation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-science-centre-opens-call-for-industry-partners-to-help-inspire-the-next-generation

Aberdeen Science Centre has issued a rallying call to industry partners to help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and innovators.