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Hutton awarded over £340,000 to create nature restoration skills hub in the North-east

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/hutton-awarded-over-340-000-to-create-nature-restoration-skills-hub-in-the-north-east

The James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s pre‑eminent interdisciplinary research institute for sustainable land, crop and natural resource management, has been awarded £342,463 from the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund to create a Nature Restoration Skills Hub in the North-east.

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Northwood finalists in RSPB Nature of Scotland Award

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/northwood-finalists-in-rspb-nature-of-scotland-award

Estate and lettings Agency Northwood North East has been shortlisted for a prestigious RSPB Nature of Scotland Award for its innovative ‘A Tree for Every Key’ campaign.

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Dax Group welcomes Julie Smith as Head of Growth

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/dax-group-welcomes-julie-smith-as-head-of-growth

After several years away from Aberdeen, travelling the world and working remotely, Julie Smith has returned to the city with a different perspective on business, technology and the way people connect.

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Crane Worldwide Logistics expands presence across the Nordics with new offices in Denmark, Sweden and Norway

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/crane-worldwide-logistics-expands-presence-across-the-nordics-with-new-offices-in-denmark-sweden-and-norway

Crane Worldwide Logistics is pleased to announce the expansion of its operations across the Nordic region with new offices in Copenhagen, Denmark; Gothenburg, Sweden; and Stavanger, Norway.

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Is an offshore worker's weight an employer’s responsibility?

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/is-an-offshore-workers-weight-an-employers-responsibility

The list of things that fall under “employer responsibility” gets longer every year, so it’s no surprise there’s some push back on this topic.

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MHA: Another shot for whisky?

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/mha-another-shot-for-whisky

Scotch whisky is of course a cornerstone of the country's economy, supporting approximately 41,000 jobs across some 154 operating distilleries.

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Accountancy and finance recruitment update

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/accountancy-and-finance-recruitment-update

2026 has been a stronger and more consistent recruitment market for accountancy & finance compared to last year.

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Aberdeen well represented at annual innovation awards

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-well-represented-at-annual-innovation-awards

The University of Aberdeen will be well represented at this year's Converge Challenge with four innovative ventures reaching the final of the competition.

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Applications to register for VisitScotland Connect 2027 are now open

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/applications-to-register-for-visitscotland-connect-2027-are-now-open

VisitScotland Connect 2027, Scotland’s flagship travel trade event, will return to the SEC in Glasgow on Wednesday and Thursday April 14 and 15 2027, building on the success of this year’s event and once again supported by Visit Glasgow. 

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Perfect Hygiene: Are procurement processes penalising SMEs?

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/perfect-hygiene-are-procurement-processes-penalising-smes

Having spent long enough inside the procurement system, I've come to understand where it falls short – for bidders and buyers alike.

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ESWL announces Lauryn Western as August Player of the Month

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/eswl-announces-lauryn-western-as-august-player-of-the-month

ESWL is delighted to announce Lauryn Western, Finance and Administrative Assistant, as its Player of the Month for August.

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Top hospitality chiefs urge Burnham to halve VAT

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/top-hospitality-chiefs-urge-burnham-to-halve-vat

More than 800 pub, restaurant and hotel leaders have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to cut VAT for hospitality from 20% to 10%, warning that thousands of jobs are at risk without action to ease the sector’s growing tax burden.