OpenGraph Image for Dandara helps first time buyers put down roots at Hazelwood

Dandara helps first time buyers put down roots at Hazelwood

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dandara-helps-first-time-buyers-put-down-roots-at-hazelwood

Housebuilder Dandara has introduced a range of new incentives for first time buyers at Hazelwood in Aberdeen, named the most affordable city for first time buyers in the UK in a recent survey.

OpenGraph Image for WTA Energy expands Southeast Asia presence with launch of PT WTA Energy Indonesia

WTA Energy expands Southeast Asia presence with launch of PT WTA Energy Indonesia

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wta-energy-expands-southeast-asia-presence-with-launch-of-pt-wta-energy-indonesia

WTA Energy has expanded its Southeast Asia footprint with the launch of PT WTA Energy Indonesia, based in Jakarta.

OpenGraph Image for Circus, comedy and family fun with Aberdeen Performing Arts’ International Season

Circus, comedy and family fun with Aberdeen Performing Arts’ International Season

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/circus-comedy-and-family-fun-with-aberdeen-performing-arts-international-season

Aberdeen Performing Arts is bringing back its ground-breaking International Season for 2026, with performers from around the globe descending on the Granite City throughout July, August and September offering a range of circus, acrobatics, comedy and family events at the Lemon Tree.

OpenGraph Image for Over £400,000 available as Eastern Green Link 2 Peterhead Local Fund opens for applications

Over £400,000 available as Eastern Green Link 2 Peterhead Local Fund opens for applications

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/over-400-000-available-as-eastern-green-link-2-peterhead-local-fund-opens-for-applications

Community groups across Peterhead and the surrounding area are being encouraged to apply for the second round of funding from the Eastern Green Link 2 (EGL2) Peterhead Local Fund, with just over £400,000 available to support local projects.

OpenGraph Image for Sounding Out Solutions merges with Aberdeen-based William Nicol to form established Engineering Division

Sounding Out Solutions merges with Aberdeen-based William Nicol to form established Engineering Division

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/sounding-out-solutions-merges-with-aberdeen-based-william-nicol-to-form-established-engineering-division

Sounding Out Solutions (SOS), which specialises and focuses on turnkey gas detection solutions with over 30 years of experience, has officially merged with Aberdeen-based William Nicol, the family-run trusted leader in transport and industrial services.

OpenGraph Image for Intelligence briefing to help retailers beat the scourge of shoplifting and theft set for Aberdeen

Intelligence briefing to help retailers beat the scourge of shoplifting and theft set for Aberdeen

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/intelligence-briefing-to-help-retailers-beat-the-scourge-of-shoplifting-and-theft-set-for-aberdeen

Retailers Against Crime (RAC) will hold an intelligence briefing in Aberdeen to give local shops and businesses cutting-advice to combat the rising tide of theft and shoplifting.

OpenGraph Image for Oil surges past $126 amid extended Hormuz stand-off

Oil surges past $126 amid extended Hormuz stand-off

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/oil-surges-past-126-amid-extended-hormuz-stand-off

Brent crude climbed above $126 a barrel for the first time since 2022 overnight after US President Donald Trump signalled he would maintain a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

OpenGraph Image for Thursday, April 30, 2026: Today's business headlines

Thursday, April 30, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-april-30-2026-todays-business-headlines

Angela Rayner is weighing up mounting a direct challenge to Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership after next week’s local elections.

OpenGraph Image for Business leaders urge Holyrood candidates to back Scottish energy security

Business leaders urge Holyrood candidates to back Scottish energy security

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/business-leaders-urge-holyrood-candidates-to-back-scottish-energy-security

Dozens of Scotland’s leading business organisations have urged Holyrood candidates to rise above election dividing lines on energy policy ahead of next week’s vote.

OpenGraph Image for Bank of England expected to hold interest rates

Bank of England expected to hold interest rates

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bank-of-england-expected-to-hold-interest-rates

The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75% amid continued uncertainty in the UK and global economies.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Persimmon posts positive start to year

Market Watch: Persimmon posts positive start to year

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-persimmon-posts-positive-start-to-year

Housebuilder Persimmon has announced a strong start to 2026, with private forward sales up 7% on the previous year.

OpenGraph Image for AI, talent and the future of work - free University programme offers essential insights

AI, talent and the future of work - free University programme offers essential insights

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/ai-talent-and-the-future-of-work-free-university-programme-offers-essential-insights

The University of Aberdeen is set to deliver a free, three-day programme to help organisations seeking to navigate the rapidly evolving world of work shaped by artificial intelligence, hybrid working and shifting talent expectations.