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Drilling given the go ahead at Sea Lion oilfield

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/drilling-given-the-go-ahead-at-sea-lion-oilfield

The Sea Lion oilfield north of the Falkland Islands is set to move into production within the next two years, its part-owner Rockhopper Exploration has confirmed.

Thursday, June 4, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-june-4-2026-todays-business-headlines

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

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Aberdeen 'stuck in second gear' as Street Knowledge Test here to stay

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-stuck-in-second-gear-as-street-knowledge-test-here-to-stay

Councillors have voted to retain Aberdeen's controversial Street Knowledge Test despite opposition from global giant Uber and AGCC research highlighting the economic advantages of its removal.

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Market Watch: Revolut Chief Executive set to become Britain's richest man

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-revolut-chief-executive-set-to-become-britains-richest-man

Revolut Chief Executive Nik Storonsky is set to become Britain's richest man under a £57billion pay award for turning the bank into a $200billion company.

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PD&MS strengthens strategic partnership with Spirit Energy through new Framework Agreement

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/pd-ms-strengthens-strategic-partnership-with-spirit-energy-through-new-framework-agreement

PD&MS Group, an Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning (EPCC) company headquartered in Aberdeen, has secured a framework contract with Spirit Energy for the provision of onshore and offshore execution services.

Aberdeen furniture business launches charity programme

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-furniture-business-launches-charity-programme

Aberdeen based Rubislaw Furniture Solutions has launched its Friends In Need Project, a community reuse programme to help those less fortunate.

Chernobyl roulette: The Russo-Ukrainian war and the nuclear threats

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/chernobyl-roulette-the-russo-ukrainian-war-and-the-nuclear-threats

The University of Aberdeen will welcome internationally renowned historian Serhii Plokhii, Mykhailo Hrushevsky Professor of Ukrainian History at Harvard University, for a public lecture examining the dangers posed to nuclear facilities during Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

ATPI Energy market-position strengthened by new managerial appointment

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/atpi-energy-market-position-strengthened-by-new-managerial-appointment

To support the ongoing proliferation of key messaging and company updates across the global energy and Middle East travel markets, ATPI Energy has appointed Grace Longmuir as Head of Energy and Middle East Marketing.

Elspeth Macdonald to retire as Chief Executive of Scottish Fishermen's Federation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/elspeth-macdonald-to-retire-as-chief-executive-of-scottish-fishermens-federation

The Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) has announced that its Chief Executive, Elspeth Macdonald, will retire from the organisation in March 2027 after a distinguished career representing Scotland's fishing industry.

Fierce Beer secures second national retail listing for Fierce for Good Foundation with Co-op and Scotmid launch

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/fierce-beer-secures-second-national-retail-listing-for-fierce-for-good-foundation-with-co-op-and-scotmid-launch

Fierce Beer has secured a national listing for This Beer Gives Back, a 5.5% Hazy IPA brewed specifically to generate funds for social good, available in over 300 Co-op stores and 161 Scotmid stores across the UK from June 2026.

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Coastal communities at risk of effects of repeating cycles of inequality in marine energy transition

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/coastal-communities-at-risk-of-effects-of-repeating-cycles-of-inequality-in-marine-energy-transition

While the clean energy transition offers major opportunities, a new report from University of Aberdeen researchers warns that current governance arrangements may leave coastal communities bearing the cost of energy transition while seeing limited long-term benefits.

Sir Mo Farah to headline Music Hall event ahead of Aberdeen Half Marathon

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/sir-mo-farah-to-headline-music-hall-event-ahead-of-aberdeen-half-marathon