OpenGraph Image for What does the future look like for the North-east economy?

What does the future look like for the North-east economy?

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/what-does-the-future-look-like-for-the-north-east-economy

The QES provides a snapshot of business conditions every quarter — but its real value comes from hearing directly from businesses.

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Harbour Energy names new boss for UK North Sea business

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/harbour-energy-names-new-boss-for-uk-north-sea-business

Harbour Energy has named Graeme Davies as the new managing director of its UK business, headquartered in Aberdeen.

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Bill Gates calls for ‘Human Reserved’ jobs and taxes on AI robots

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bill-gates-calls-for-human-reserved-jobs-and-taxes-on-ai-robots

Bill Gates has called for some jobs to be protected from artificial intelligence and reserved exclusively for humans as he warned that the technology could permanently wipe out roles across the economy.

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Burnham gives strongest signal yet on more North Sea drilling

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/burnham-gives-strongest-signal-yet-on-more-north-sea-drilling

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has given his clearest indication yet that his government could allow further drilling in the North Sea, saying Labour must take a “pragmatic” approach to net zero.

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Thursday, August 27, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/thursday-august-27-2026-todays-business-headlines

Channel 5 has announced it has commissioned a factual drama on Peter Murrell from the makers of the hit show Power: The Downfall of Huw Edwards.

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Market Watch: Meta agrees $18bn lawsuit settlement along with safety changes

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-meta-agrees-18bn-lawsuit-settlement-along-with-safety-changes

Facebook and Instagram owner Meta has agreed to pay $18billion and implement child safety features to settle a a social media addiction lawsuit in the US.

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Energising the debate around the North-east economy

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/energising-the-debate-around-the-north-east-economy

Last night, the Chamber hosted a roundtable with Stephen Gethins MSP and a number of our Premier Partners and Platinum members.

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New wellbeing programme sees Aberdeenshire business branch out

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-wellbeing-programme-sees-aberdeenshire-business-branch-out

Two former teachers from Banchory, Aberdeenshire have built a horticultural design and care business, turning an idea into a full-time venture, with Business Gateway supporting them from concept through to launching a new dedicated wellbeing offer this year.

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£500,000 donation establishes neurodegenerative disease research lectureship at University of Aberdeen

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/500-000-donation-establishes-neurodegenerative-disease-research-lectureship-at-university-of-aberdeen

A new lectureship focused on understanding and tackling neurodegenerative diseases has been established at the University of Aberdeen thanks to a £500,000 donation from one of north-east Scotland’s most important medical research charities.

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Survey to help shape Aberdeen's future

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/survey-to-help-shape-aberdeens-future

Aberdeen residents are being invited to take part in a survey to help shape the Granite City for years to come, building stronger communities, better places and a brighter future.

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By-election for Midstocket/Rosemount area

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/by-election-for-midstocket-rosemount-area

A by-election is to be held for the Midstocket/Rosemount ward in Aberdeen City Council following the sad death of Councillor Bill Cormie.

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P3 Business Care warns of HR mental health crisis

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/p3-business-care-warns-of-hr-mental-health-crisis

P3 Business Care has warned of a hidden mental health crisis affecting HR professionals uncovered in a new report.