OpenGraph Image for ORKA urges businesses not to let proposed EV tax changes derail long-term infrastructure planning

ORKA urges businesses not to let proposed EV tax changes derail long-term infrastructure planning

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/orka-urges-businesses-not-to-let-proposed-ev-tax-changes-derail-long-term-infrastructure-planning

Recent confirmation that the Government intends to introduce a mileage-based charge for electric vehicles from 2028 has prompted many organisations to question whether now is the right time to invest in workplace EV charging infrastructure.

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EY Aberdeen chooses TechFest as its Charity of the Year

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/ey-aberdeen-chooses-techfest-as-its-charity-of-the-year

TechFest is delighted to announce that EY Aberdeen has selected the charity as its Charity of the Year.

QES Launch

Quarterly Economic Survey

https://www.agcc.co.uk/economic-development/quarterly-economic-survey

In a new partnership with Gilson Gray, this quarterly survey will provide the insight into what makes our regional economy tick.

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Early signs of optimism return as businesses look for North Sea oil and gas policy reset

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/early-signs-of-optimism-return-as-businesses-look-for-north-sea-oil-and-gas-policy-reset

Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) says there are tentative signs of optimism returning to the North-east economy amid growing hopes that Labour could adopt a more pragmatic approach to the future of the North Sea.

OpenGraph Image for Friday, July 17, 2026: Today's business headlines

Friday, July 17, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-july-17-2026-todays-business-headlines

An Aberdeen University employee has been arrested and charged over social media comments about the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

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Burnham set to back North Sea drilling in first week as PM

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/burnham-set-to-back-north-sea-drilling-in-first-week-as-pm

Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to signal support for new North Sea oil and gas drilling within days of taking office, with Jackdaw and Rosebank among the projects under consideration.

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Council Chief Executive quits to take over at Dundee University

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/council-chief-executive-quits-to-take-over-at-dundee-university

The Chief Executive of Aberdeen City Council has quit her role after more than a decade with the local authority to take over as the new principal of Dundee University.

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Market Watch: Rotork agrees £4.1bn takeover by ABB

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-rotork-agrees-4-1bn-takeover-by-abb

British engineering firm Rotork has agreed to a £4.1 billion takeover by Swiss-Swedish industrial giant ABB, marking the latest major UK engineering company to be acquired by an overseas buyer.

OpenGraph Image for Fish Shop Ballater recognised in Good Food Guide's Top 100 local restaurants

Fish Shop Ballater recognised in Good Food Guide's Top 100 local restaurants

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/fish-shop-ballater-recognised-in-good-food-guides-top-100-local-restaurants

One of Aberdeenshire's most iconic and popular restaurants, Fish Shop Ballater has made it into the Good Food Guide's 100 Best Local Restaurants of 2026 - at number 21.

OpenGraph Image for New study from Hutton and DePaul University reveals unseen benefits of furniture reuse in the circular economy

New study from Hutton and DePaul University reveals unseen benefits of furniture reuse in the circular economy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-study-from-hutton-and-depaul-university-reveals-unseen-benefits-of-furniture-reuse-in-the-circular-economy

A new study by The James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s leading interdisciplinary research institute for sustainable land, crop and nature management, and DePaul University in Chicago has confirmed unseen benefits to furniture reuse, which go beyond helping the environment.

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Independent Chair opportunity – Aberdeen Visitor Levy Forum

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/independent-chair-opportunity-aberdeen-visitor-levy-forum

Aberdeen City Council is seeking to appoint an independent Chair for the Aberdeen Visitor Levy Forum, following the decision to introduce a Visitor Levy scheme in Aberdeen from April 2027.

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DYW North East welcomes new appointment

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dyw-north-east-welcomes-new-appointment

Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) North East announces the appointment of Keith Bell as Programme Delivery Manager.