OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, May 13, 2025: Today's business headlines

Wednesday, May 13, 2025: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-may-13-2025-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Starmer faces showdown talks with Streeting as Labour revolt deepens

Starmer faces showdown talks with Streeting as Labour revolt deepens

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/starmer-faces-showdown-talks-with-streeting-as-labour-revolt-deepens
OpenGraph Image for M&S Stoneywood Foodhall to close after 10 years

M&S Stoneywood Foodhall to close after 10 years

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/m-s-stoneywood-foodhall-to-close-after-10-years

Marks and Spencer Foodhall in Stoneywood is set to close after 10 years as bosses say the store is no longer viable.

OpenGraph Image for Duncan Farms secure Scotland-wide partnership with Waitrose

Duncan Farms secure Scotland-wide partnership with Waitrose

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/duncan-farms-secure-scotland-wide-partnership-with-waitrose

Duncan Farms, the Aberdeenshire based family farming business, has secured a Scotland-wide listing with Waitrose and Partners for its Duncan’s Eggs range.

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Innovative Aberdeen Partnership (ATAP) nominated for Scottish Charity Awards

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/innovative-aberdeen-partnership-atap-nominated-for-scottish-charity-awards

Organisations Aberdeen Cyrenians, Aberdeen Foyer, Ask:Enact, Castlehill Housing Association, Grampian Housing Association, Hillcrest, Langstane Housing Association, Osprey Housing, Sanctuary Housing and Turning Point Scotland working together as Aberdeen Task & Activation Partnership (ATAP) are in the running for a national award.

OpenGraph Image for Befriend a Child’s Boogie Boozy Brunch total reaches £52,000 thanks to support from The Orthodontic Clinic

Befriend a Child’s Boogie Boozy Brunch total reaches £52,000 thanks to support from The Orthodontic Clinic

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/befriend-a-childs-boogie-boozy-brunch-total-reaches-52-000-thanks-to-support-from-the-orthodontic-clinic

Befriend a Child is delighted to announce that this year’s Boogie Boozy Brunch has now raised an incredible £52,000, following a generous contribution from event sponsor, The Orthodontic Clinic.

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Activpayroll celebrates dual shortlist recognition at the 2026 Global Payroll Awards

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/activpayroll-celebrates-dual-shortlist-recognition-at-the-2026-global-payroll-awards

activpayroll has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 Global Payroll Awards: Global Payroll Supplier of the Year and Transformation Project of the Year.

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Andrew Leggat completes prestigious leadership programme at EHL Hospitality Business School

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/andrew-leggat-completes-prestigious-leadership-programme-at-ehl-hospitality-business-school

Andrew Leggat has successfully completed The Art of Leadership programme at EHL Hospitality Business School, one of the world’s leading hospitality management institutions.

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New digital tool set to modernise agricultural research and secure future food supplie

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-digital-tool-set-to-modernise-agricultural-research-and-secure-future-food-supplie

An international team of researchers, led by The James Hutton Institute, has unveiled a powerful new digital solution to one of the oldest challenges in crop research: the ‘pen and paper’ error.

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Warning to charities over increased HMRC activity in sector

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/warning-to-charities-over-increased-hmrc-activity-in-sector

Charities and not-for-profit organisations in Scotland are being warned to ensure all their procedures and records are watertight in the light of enhanced compliance activity by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

OpenGraph Image for Kellas Midstream: Creating impact with new charity partnerships

Kellas Midstream: Creating impact with new charity partnerships

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/kellas-midstream-creating-impact-with-new-charity-partnerships

Aberdeen-based energy infrastructure company, Kellas Midstream (“Kellas”), has joined forces with three new partner charities starting in 2026, as part of its ongoing commitment to making a positive difference in the communities where it operates.

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Aberdeen mental health initiative recognised during Awareness Week

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-mental-health-initiative-recognised-during-awareness-week

An Aberdeen-based community wellbeing initiative led by Marius Coste is continuing to receive support across the North-east during Mental Health Awareness Week.