Johnston Carmichael boosts leadership team with seven senior appointments

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/johnston-carmichael-boosts-leadership-team-with-seven-senior-appointments

Leading independent UK accountancy and business advisory firm Johnston Carmichael has strengthened its leadership team with seven senior appointments across the business, including one partner promotion.

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Friday, June 12, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-june-12-2026-todays-business-headlines

Ryanair is being investigated by the UK's competition watchdog over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child on flights.

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Iconic city centre building to go up for sale

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/iconic-city-centre-building-to-go-up-for-sale

One of Aberdeen's most stunning and recognisable buildings, the Aberdeen Salvation Army Citadel at the Castlegate, is set to hit the market.

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Trump claims Iran war close to end with deal 'subject to finalisation of documents'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/trump-claims-iran-war-close-to-end-with-deal-subject-to-finalisation-of-documents

Donald Trump has claimed a deal to end the war with Iran is close and "subject to finalisation of documents".

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Pressure mounts on Starmer as Defence Secretary quits

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/pressure-mounts-on-starmer-as-defence-secretary-quits

Pressure is ramping up on Sir Keir Starmer once more following the resignation of Defence Secretary John Healey and armed forces minister Al Carns.

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Market Watch: SpaceX raises £56bn ahead of historic public listing

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-spacex-raises-65bn-ahead-of-historic-public-listing

Elon Musk's SpaceX has raised £56billion from financial firms ahead of what is expected to be the highest-value stock listing in history today.

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Entrepreneurial talent takes flight at RGU Accelerator finale

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/entrepreneurial-talent-takes-flight-at-rgu-accelerator-finale

Some of the region’s most promising entrepreneurial talent stepped into the spotlight last week, as Robert Gordon University (RGU) celebrated the achievements of its latest cohort of participants in the 2026 Impact North Startup Accelerator.

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Miles of Smiles campaign recognised at preview of new Aberdeen mental health hub

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/miles-of-smiles-campaign-recognised-at-preview-of-new-aberdeen-mental-health-hub

Marius Coste, Facilities Management Leader at Elior at Work and founder of the ongoing 82-week Miles of Smiles fundraising campaign, recently attended an exclusive preview of The Nook Aberdeen following an invitation from SAMH in recognition of the campaign’s support for the project.

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Stronachs shortlisted for Private Client excellence at Scottish Legal Awards

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/stronachs-shortlisted-for-private-client-excellence-at-scottish-legal-awards

Stronachs LLP’s Private Client team has once again been shortlisted at the Scottish Legal Awards, marking continued recognition for the strength of the firm’s private client practice.

OpenGraph Image for Petrasco strengthens management team with key promotion

Petrasco strengthens management team with key promotion

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/petrasco-strengthens-management-team-with-key-promotion

Petrasco has strengthened its UK commercial team with an internal promotion as the company positions itself for continued growth throughout the remainder of 2026.

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The real impact of the Aboyne Bridge closure

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/the-real-impact-of-the-aboyne-bridge-closure

The Research Chamber at Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce has launched two surveys to assess the economic, social, and community impact of the ongoing Aboyne Bridge closure - and we need your help to make the evidence as robust as possible.

OpenGraph Image for UK economy brought down to earth as Middle East tensions bite

UK economy brought down to earth as Middle East tensions bite

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/uk-economy-brought-down-to-earth-as-middle-east-tensions-bite

The UK economy contracted by 0.1% in April, according to figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).