OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, June 3, 2026: Today's business headlines

Wednesday, June 3, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-june-3-2026-todays-business-headlines

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

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Government borrowing £60bn higher than OBR forecast

Market Watch: Government borrowing £60bn higher than OBR forecast

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-government-borrowing-60bn-higher-than-obr-forecast

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) underestimated government borrowing by £60billion in recent forecasts, the watchdog has admitted.

airBaltic returns to Aberdeen International Airport with first service to Riga

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/airbaltic-returns-to-aberdeen-international-airport-with-first-service-to-riga

Aberdeen International Airport has welcomed the return of airBaltic’s direct service to Riga, with the first flight of the summer season departing on June 2.

26 06 02 MAR human factor leadership

How we help organisations achieve what they think is impossible

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/how-we-help-organisations-achieve-what-they-think-is-impossible

In this opinion piece, Tim Southam of Marex and HRRS explains how courageous leadership, intelligent system design and human-centred risk management unlock performance that others consider impossible.

Addleshaw Goddard team steps out for Kiltwalk - with local pupil's design taking centre stage

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/addleshaw-goddard-team-steps-out-for-kiltwalk-with-local-pupils-design-taking-centre-stage

A team from the Aberdeen office of law firm Addleshaw Goddard is set to look fantastic as they take part in the Aberdeen Kiltwalk on Sunday, 7 June, raising funds for the firm’s UK charity partner The Honeypot Children’s Charity.

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Landscape Services win gold for frontline digital transformation programme

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/landscape-services-win-gold-for-frontline-digital-transformation-programme

Aberdeenshire Council’s Landscape Services have won a Gold Striving for Excellence Award from the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) in recognition of the team’s digitalisation programme that gives frontline workers better access to information, tools, and support.

OpenGraph Image for Montrose gaming café levels up community impact with support from Business Gateway

Montrose gaming café levels up community impact with support from Business Gateway

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/montrose-gaming-café-levels-up-community-impact-with-support-from-business-gateway

A Montrose-based gaming business is bringing people together and expanding its community reach thanks to ongoing support from Business Gateway.

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Full agenda revealed for The Scotsman Highlands & Islands Green Energy Conference 2026

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/full-agenda-revealed-for-the-scotsman-highlands-islands-green-energy-conference-2026

The full agenda has been unveiled for The Scotsman Highlands & Islands Green Energy Conference 2026, a premier event bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, educators and innovators to explore the future of sustainable energy in Scotland.

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Record number of Kiltwalkers to take part in fundraiser for The Archie Foundation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/record-number-of-kiltwalkers-to-take-part-in-fundraiser-for-the-archie-foundation

A record number of fundraisers are to take part in the Aberdeen Kiltwalk in aid of children’s charity The Archie Foundation this weekend, including two mums supported when their babies were born prematurely.

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Hutton creates two field-sized portraits to mark tercentenary of namesake’s birth

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hutton-creates-two-field-sized-portraits-to-mark-tercentenary-of-namesakes-birth

Farm staff at The James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s pre‑eminent interdisciplinary research institute for sustainable land, crop and nature management, have created two field-size portraits of the Hutton’s namesake to celebrate the tercentenary of his birth.

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Inside the June edition of ACVO News

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/inside-the-june-edition-of-acvo-news

ACVO TSI shares the latest edition of ACVO News, the free digital magazine highlighting the work, achievements and opportunities from across Aberdeen’s third sector.

MATT BELL MHA

MHA: Navigating HMRC Capital Allowances Enquiries

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/mha-navigating-hmrc-capital-allowances-enquiries

HMRC’s focus on capital allowances enquiries continues to intensify, particularly across sectors such as industrials, logistics and storage.