OpenGraph Image for SNP flight tax plans spark Aberdeen competitiveness warning

SNP flight tax plans spark Aberdeen competitiveness warning

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/snp-flight-tax-plans-spark-aberdeen-competitiveness-warning

Aberdeen International Airport will be placed at a competitive disadvantage after the Scottish Government confirmed that flights between the Highlands and Islands and other Scottish airports will be exempt from the new Air Departure Tax (ADT).

OpenGraph Image for SSE renewable output jumps 31% as network investment accelerates

SSE renewable output jumps 31% as network investment accelerates

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/sse-renewable-output-jumps-31-as-network-investment-accelerates

SSE increased renewable electricity generation by almost a third in the first quarter of the financial year, as more favourable weather and additional capacity boosted output.

OpenGraph Image for Thursday, July 16, 2026: Today's business headlines

Thursday, July 16, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-july-16-2026-todays-business-headlines

The UK economy returned to growth of 0.1% in May, bouncing back after contracting the previous month.

OpenGraph Image for Public consultation opens on £8.7billion Rosebank project as Adura urges investment in UK’s reindustrialisation

Public consultation opens on £8.7billion Rosebank project as Adura urges investment in UK’s reindustrialisation

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/public-consultation-opens-on-8-7billion-rosebank-project-as-adura-urges-investment-in-uks-reindustrialisation

Adura has today welcomed the opening of public consultation by the Offshore Petroleum Regulator for Environment and Decommissioning (OPRED) on the Rosebank oil and gas field.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Revenue up at Ashtead despite Middle East disruption

Market Watch: Revenue up at Ashtead despite Middle East disruption

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-revenue-up-at-ashtead-despite-middle-east-disruption

Aberdeen-headquartered Ashtead Technology has maintained its full-year guidance after reporting revenue growth in the first half of 2026 despite disruption to offshore projects in the Middle East.

OpenGraph Image for James Watt bids to buy back BrewDog

James Watt bids to buy back BrewDog

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/james-watt-bids-to-buy-back-brewdog

James Watt has formally launched a bid to buy back BrewDog, just months after the Aberdeenshire craft beer giant was sold to American firm Tilray.

OpenGraph Image for Government publishes full details of post-EPL North Sea tax regime

Government publishes full details of post-EPL North Sea tax regime

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/government-publishes-full-details-of-post-epl-north-sea-tax-regime

The UK Government has published the draft legislation for its new permanent fiscal regime for the North Sea, confirming the structure of the Oil and Gas Revenue Levy (OGRL) that will replace the Energy Profits Levy (EPL) when it ends.

OpenGraph Image for Mahmood in pole position to become Chancellor

Mahmood in pole position to become Chancellor

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mahmood-in-pole-position-to-become-chancellor

Shabana Mahmood is reportedly now the clear frontrunner to become Andy Burnham's Chancellor, with Ed Miliband falling at the final hurdle.

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Why Grampian and Aberdeenshire future workforce needs more than qualifications

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/why-grampian-and-aberdeenshire-future-workforce-needs-more-than-qualifications

Across the North-east, businesses are rightly focused on skills, recruitment and the future workforce. Employers need young people who can communicate, work in teams, adapt under pressure and believe they have something valuable to contribute.

OpenGraph Image for Touch of Love Outreach (TOL) welcomes Rev. Fr. Maximilian Nwosu as trustee

Touch of Love Outreach (TOL) welcomes Rev. Fr. Maximilian Nwosu as trustee

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/touch-of-love-outreach-tol-welcomes-rev-fr-maximilian-nwosu-as-trustee

Touch of Love Outreach (TOL) is pleased to welcome Rev. Fr. Maximilian Nwosu, fondly known as Fr. Max, as the newest member of its Board of Trustees.

OpenGraph Image for STV Studios Factual appoints Mark Hedgecoe as new Creative Director

STV Studios Factual appoints Mark Hedgecoe as new Creative Director

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/stv-studios-factual-appoints-mark-hedgecoe-as-new-creative-director

STV Studios has announced the appointment of Mark Hedgecoe as Creative Director of STV Studios Factual, one of the UK’s leading unscripted production houses.

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Cash, markets and more: Finding balance for your money in 2026

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/cash-markets-and-more-finding-balance-for-your-money-in-2026

If the past few years have taught investors anything, it’s that markets rarely move in a straight line.