OpenGraph Image for Tuesday, April 21, 2026: Today's business headlines

Tuesday, April 21, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-april-21-2026-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Wellbeing Specialist to deliver mental health support to Middle East energy market

Wellbeing Specialist to deliver mental health support to Middle East energy market

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wellbeing-specialist-to-deliver-mental-health-support-to-middle-east-energy-market

Workers across the Middle East who operate in high-risk and high-pressure industries and environments now have access to award-winning psychological support and wellbeing services.

OpenGraph Image for Northern Star 2026 winners spotlight: North East Scotland College

Northern Star 2026 winners spotlight: North East Scotland College

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/northern-stars-2026-winners-spotlight-north-east-scotland-college

North East Scotland College (NESCol) won the Driving Sustainability award - sponsored by Bilfinger - at the 2026 Northern Star Business Awards.

OpenGraph Image for Northern Star 2026 winners spotlight: Whittaker Engineering

Northern Star 2026 winners spotlight: Whittaker Engineering

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/northern-star-2026-winners-spotlight-whittaker-engineering

Whittaker Engineering won the Family Business award - sponsored by Royal Bank of Scotland - at the 2026 Northern Star Business Awards.

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Simblox strengthens technical support team

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/simblox-strengthens-technical-support-team

Aberdeen-based managed IT provider Simblox has welcomed Lewis Hawick as Systems Engineer First Line, further strengthening its technical support team. 

OpenGraph Image for Gut biopsies could predict dementia, Parkinson’s and Motor Neuron Disease years before symptoms develop, University of Aberdeen study finds

Gut biopsies could predict dementia, Parkinson’s and Motor Neuron Disease years before symptoms develop, University of Aberdeen study finds

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/gut-biopsies-could-predict-dementia-parkinsons-and-motor-neuron-disease-years-before-symptoms-develop-university-of-aberdeen-study-finds

Routine gut biopsies predict the risk of developing dementia and related neurodegenerative conditions years before neurological symptoms appear, research from the University of Aberdeen has shown for the first time.

OpenGraph Image for Deloitte invites rapidly growing tech scale-ups in Aberdeen to apply for prestigious Technology Fast 50

Deloitte invites rapidly growing tech scale-ups in Aberdeen to apply for prestigious Technology Fast 50

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/deloitte-invites-rapidly-growing-tech-scale-ups-in-aberdeen-to-apply-for-prestigious-technology-fast-50

Deloitte is calling on Aberdeen’s most innovative and rapidly growing technology scale-ups to apply for the firm’s prestigious UK Technology Fast 50.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen housebuilder collaborates with Milltimber charity to give new homeowners a warm welcome

Aberdeen housebuilder collaborates with Milltimber charity to give new homeowners a warm welcome

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-housebuilder-collaborates-with-milltimber-charity-to-give-new-homeowners-a-warm-welcome

Cala Homes (North) has collaborated with Camphill School Aberdeen to purchase welcome gift bags, which will be provided to buyers at the award-winning homebuilders popular Milltimber development when they move into their dream home.

OpenGraph Image for Elior UK backs Scotland Women as an Official Partner

Elior UK backs Scotland Women as an Official Partner

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/elior-uk-backs-scotland-women-as-an-official-partner

Elior UK has strengthened its long-standing partnership with Scottish Rugby, becoming an Official Partner of Scotland Women through a new back-of-shorts sponsorship deal.

OpenGraph Image for 'George Clooney' turns heads at charity fundraiser

'George Clooney' turns heads at charity fundraiser

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/george-clooney-turns-heads-at-charity-fundraiser

Visitors to the Aberdeen Dyce Hotel were stunned to see Hollywood superstar George Clooney enjoying a night out in the bar.

OpenGraph Image for ASCO secures Australian contracts worth more than $30million

ASCO secures Australian contracts worth more than $30million

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/asco-secures-australian-contracts-worth-more-than-30million

ASCO, a leading logistics, materials and operations management specialist, has recently secured four significant contracts across Australia, totalling $33.2million (AUD).

OpenGraph Image for Centurion acquires Trand Inc., to expand onshore wind footprint in US following growth year

Centurion acquires Trand Inc., to expand onshore wind footprint in US following growth year

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/centurion-acquires-trand-inc-to-expand-onshore-wind-footprint-in-us-following-growth-year

Centurion, a global leader in the supply of equipment rentals, sales and services to a range of critical industries for complex, challenging, and remote locations, has announced the acquisition of Trand Inc., further advancing its strategy and expansion into the US onshore wind sector.