OpenGraph Image for BCC Economic Forecast: Growth to remain subdued as business investment is hit

BCC Economic Forecast: Growth to remain subdued as business investment is hit

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bcc-economic-forecast-growth-to-remain-subdued-as-business-investment-is-hit

The latest British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Economic Forecast suggests growth will remain subdued in 2026 and 2027, as the reverberations of the Middle East conflict continue to be felt.

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Clearer policy and stronger investment needed to scale North Sea CCS and Hydrogen projects

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/clearer-policy-and-stronger-investment-needed-to-scale-north-sea-ccs-and-hydrogen-projects

Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Hydrogen technology will be vital to cutting emissions and strengthening energy resilience, but progress will stall without co-ordination of infrastructure, clearer cross-border rules and stronger investor confidence, according to a new report OEUK commissioned from DNV.

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Market Watch: Anthropic set to go public with potential $1tn IPO

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-anthropic-set-to-go-public-with-potential-1tn-ipo

Anthropic is set to become the first AI giant to list on the stock market with a potential $1trillion initial public offering.

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Xodus Group to make 'headcount and overhead reductions'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/xodus-group-to-make-headcount-and-overhead-reductions

Aberdeen-based Xodus Group is set to cut jobs and reduce costs after losses in 2025 and falling behind budget targets early this year.

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‘Bang On’: Starmer’s top ally agreed with Blair’s net zero criticism

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bang-on-starmers-top-ally-agreed-with-blairs-net-zero-criticism

One of Sir Keir Starmer’s closest political allies privately backed Tony Blair’s criticism of the government’s North Sea and net zero policies, newly released files have revealed.

OpenGraph Image for M&S chief takes huge pay cut after cyber attack

M&S chief takes huge pay cut after cyber attack

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/m-s-chief-takes-huge-pay-cut-after-cyber-attack

M&S chief executive Stuart Machin’s pay package halved to £3.97million last year after the retailer scrapped bonuses following a major cyber attack.

OpenGraph Image for Tuesday, June 2, 2026: Today's business headlines

Tuesday, June 2, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-june-2-2026-todays-business-headlines

Nicola Sturgeon must publicly apologise for “bullying and intimidating” SNP members who tried to expose criminality within the party, a senior politician has claimed.

OpenGraph Image for International growth sparks increase in staff for Imenco AS

International growth sparks increase in staff for Imenco AS

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/international-growth-sparks-increase-in-staff-for-imenco-as

Global industrial products and engineering services specialist Imenco AS has reported an increase in staff as the business continues to strengthen its international footprint across sectors and regions.

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Integrity QHSE welcomes Mia Arnott

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/integrity-qhse-welcomes-mia-arnott

Integrity QHSE is delighted to welcome Mia Arnott to its team as a QHSE Coordinator.

OpenGraph Image for Towsey joins Protea as Director of Procurement

Towsey joins Protea as Director of Procurement

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/towsey-joins-protea-as-director-of-procurement

Aberdeen-based consultancy Protea has appointed Andrew Towsey as Director of Procurement, as the business continues to expand its contract management, commercial advisory and strategic procurement capabilities.

OpenGraph Image for Apollo moves PALM QCS closer to commercial deployment promising potential through-life savings of £120m in a GW-scale floating wind farm

Apollo moves PALM QCS closer to commercial deployment promising potential through-life savings of £120m in a GW-scale floating wind farm

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/apollo-moves-palm-qcs-closer-to-commercial-deployment-promising-potential-through-life-savings-of-120m-in-a-gw-scale-floating-wind-farm

Leading energy advisory and engineering consultancy, Apollo, has received Approval in Principle (Level 2) from Bureau Veritas for its PALM Quick Connection System (QCS), marking a significant step towards commercial deployment in floating offshore wind.

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Aberdeen digital business wins international awards

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-digital-business-wins-international-awards

Aberdeen-based video production company Signal has achieved an impressive feat by winning two international Gold Awards at the 47th annual Telly Awards 2026.