OpenGraph Image for Wednesday, September 9, 2026: Today's business headlines

Wednesday, September 9, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/wednesday-september-9-2026-todays-business-headlines

Oil prices rose above $100 a barrel for the first time since July on Wednesday as an escalation of hostilities in the Middle East raised fears over global supplies.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Mortgage market recovery stalls

Market Watch: Mortgage market recovery stalls

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-mortgage-market-recovery-stalls

Britain’s expected mortgage market recovery has failed to materialise, with stubborn borrowing costs and economic uncertainty continuing to weigh on homebuyers.

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First aid training by ex-emergency services personnel

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/first-aid-training-by-ex-emergency-services-personnel

Integrity QHSE delivers workplace first aid training throughout Scotland, all of which are Qualsafe certified and Ofqual regulated qualifications (considered the gold standard).

OpenGraph Image for Scottish organisations struggle to realise benefits of major change programmes, study finds

Scottish organisations struggle to realise benefits of major change programmes, study finds

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-organisations-struggle-to-realise-benefits-of-major-change-programmes-study-finds

Scotland’s First Transformation Readiness Index 2026 finds many organisations are struggling to realise the full benefits of major change programmes.

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Your business experience matters: Help shape the QES Q3 findings

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/your-business-experience-matters-help-shape-the-qes-q3-findings

What are businesses across the North-east experiencing right now?

OpenGraph Image for Jack Slessor crowned July's Player of the Month

Jack Slessor crowned July's Player of the Month

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/jack-slessor-crowned-julys-player-of-the-month

ESWL is delighted to announce that Key Account Manager, Jack Slessor, has been named July's Player of the Month in recognition of his consistency, commitment to excellence and dedication to delivering outstanding customer service.

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Rainbow City Taxis pledges £30k to Save Aberdeen Arts Centre campaign

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/rainbow-city-taxis-pledges-30k-to-save-aberdeen-arts-centre-campaign

A well-known taxi firm in the North-east of Scotland has pledged a five-figure sum to a fundraising campaign aiming to save one of the region’s best-loved arts venues.

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ESWL welcomes Keiran Ritchie as Key Account Manager

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/eswl-welcomes-keiran-ritchie-as-key-account-manager

ESWL is delighted to announce the appointment of Keiran Ritchie as Key Account Manager, strengthening the company’s sales and account management team as it continues to experience rapid growth.

OpenGraph Image for Public vote could bring national award to Newburgh seal project

Public vote could bring national award to Newburgh seal project

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/public-vote-could-bring-national-award-to-newburgh-seal-project

A community project that has transformed seal viewing at the Ythan Estuary has been shortlisted for a prestigious Nature of Scotland Award, and it now needs the support of the North-east public.

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Asset55 receives new contract award from SOCAR Midstream for their flange management software

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/asset55-receives-new-contract-award-from-socar-midstream-for-their-flange-management-software

Asset55 is delighted to receive a new contract award from SOCAR Midstream for their bolt load integrity and flange management software, Calculate.

OpenGraph Image for Stronachs welcomes five new trainees as firm continues investment in future legal talent

Stronachs welcomes five new trainees as firm continues investment in future legal talent

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/stronachs-welcomes-five-new-trainees-as-firm-continues-investment-in-future-legal-talent

Leading independent law firm Stronachs LLP has underlined its commitment to developing the next generation of legal talent, welcoming five new trainee solicitors to its Aberdeen office.

OpenGraph Image for Double charity boost as Vulcan duo join Sir Chris Hoy fundraiser

Double charity boost as Vulcan duo join Sir Chris Hoy fundraiser

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/double-charity-boost-as-vulcan-duo-join-sir-chris-hoy-fundraiser

Two senior figures with Aberdeenshire-headquartered Vulcan Completion Products applied pedal power to support charities in a special event led by cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy.