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Sean Westwood analyses the King's speech

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/sean-westwood-analyses-the-kings-speech

Black Rod once again led the pomp and circumstance for the Government to reopen parliament - 15th century tradition bringing the Crown, Peers and MPs together to set out what ministers want to pass in the next parliamentary session.

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Drummond Finance strengthens commercial lending expertise with appointment of Kristen Rossvoll

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/drummond-finance-strengthens-commercial-lending-expertise-with-appointment-of-kristen-rossvoll

Drummond Finance is delighted to announce the appointment of Kristen Rossvoll, one of the North-east’s most experienced and highly regarded commercial banking professionals.

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Aberdeen creative agency Mearns & Gill shortlisted for prestigious Scottish Design Award during landmark 90th year

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-creative-agency-mearns-gill-shortlisted-for-prestigious-scottish-design-award-during-landmark-90th-year

Aberdeen-based creative marketing and events agency Mearns & Gill is celebrating a major industry accolade during its milestone 90th anniversary year after being shortlisted for the Scottish Design Awards 2026.

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Crank it up! Get hands on with mechanical art at Aberdeen Art Gallery this summer

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/crank-it-up-get-hands-on-with-mechanical-art-at-aberdeen-art-gallery-this-summer

A joyful new exhibition combining engineering, mechanics and art opens at Aberdeen Art Gallery on Saturday May 16.

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Aberdeen Porsche dealership sold to Dutch firm

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-porsche-dealership-sold-to-dutch-firm

Aberdeen's Porsche dealership has been sold to Dutch company Van Mossel Automotive Group.

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Thousands of jobs forecast after offshore wind consents... but Ming Yang turns to Europe

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thousands-of-jobs-forecast-after-offshore-wind-consents-but-ming-yang-turns-to-europe

Two offshore wind projects set to create thousands of jobs and inject billions into the Scottish supply chain have secured key planning approvals in Aberdeenshire.

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Friday, May 15, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-may-15-2026-todays-business-headlines

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

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Council backs key step forward for Cala’s £4m Pitfodels bridge plan

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/council-backs-key-step-forward-for-calas-4m-pitfodels-bridge-plan

Cala Homes has been given the go-ahead to rent airspace from Aberdeen City Council in order to build a new £4million bridge – if plans for housing at Pitfodels are approved.

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Market Watch: British Gas to pay £20m to Ofgem redress fund

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-british-gas-to-pay-20m-to-ofgem-redress-fund

British Gas, a subsidiary of Centrica, has agreed to pay £20million into Ofgem's Voluntary Redress Fund following an investigation into legacy prepayment meter practices.

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Burnham launches bid to return as MP

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/burnham-launches-bid-to-return-as-mp

Andy Burnham will make a bid to return to the Commons as an MP after Wes Streeting's resignation as health secretary heaped pressure on the prime minister.

Aberdeen Air Source Heating expands team with new installer opportunity

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-air-source-heating-expands-team-with-new-installer-opportunity

Aberdeen Air Source Heating is seeking an experienced installer to join the team as demand for renewable heating solutions continues to grow.

EPIC Property Services continues growth with further vacancy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/epic-property-services-continues-growth-with-further-vacancy

Aberdeen-based property services firm EPIC Property Services Ltd is continuing to grow, with a new vacancy now live for a part-time Property Inventory Clerk.