OpenGraph Image for Miliband accused of causing “untold damage” to Aberdeen as he prepares major energy speech

Miliband accused of causing “untold damage” to Aberdeen as he prepares major energy speech

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/miliband-accused-of-causing-untold-damage-to-aberdeen-as-he-prepares-major-energy-speech

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband is expected to say today that “the era of fossil fuel security is over” as he sets out plans to accelerate the shift to clean energy and break the link between gas and electricity prices.

OpenGraph Image for Sacked Foreign Office head to claim 'pressure' over Mandelson appointment

Sacked Foreign Office head to claim 'pressure' over Mandelson appointment

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/sacked-foreign-office-head-to-claim-pressure-over-mandelson-appointment

Sacked Foreign Office head Sir Olly Robbins will today accused Sir Keir Starmer of "pressuring" the department into appointing Lord Mandelson.

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Market Watch: UK unemployment falls unexpectedly to 4.9%

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-uk-unemployment-falls-unexpectedly-to-4-9

The UK's unemployment rate dropped to 4.9% in the three months to February, according to the latest official figures.

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MSP hopefuls urged to back three rail projects to transform North-east

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/msp-hopefuls-urged-to-back-three-rail-projects-to-transform-north-east

MSP candidates standing in May’s Scottish Parliament election have been challenged to support three rail projects which campaigners say could transform the North-east within the next five years.

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.

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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.

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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.