OpenGraph Image for Ashtead Technology receives £498million takeover approach

Ashtead Technology receives £498million takeover approach

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/ashtead-technology-receives-498million-takeover-approach

Westhill-based subsea technology firm Ashtead Technology has received a takeover approach worth about £498million from New York private equity firm Ember Infrastructure Management.

OpenGraph Image for Friday, September 25, 2026: Today's business headlines

Friday, September 25, 2026: Today's business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/friday-september-25-2026-todays-business-headlines

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has told Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi that the UK will "not tolerate intimidation, threats or hostile activity on UK soil".

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Downing Street advisers push for spring election

Market Watch: Downing Street advisers push for spring election

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-downing-street-advisers-push-for-spring-election

Senior Downing Street advisers are reportedly pushing Andy Burnham to call an early general election next spring amid hopes Labour could secure another majority.

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First Minister backs decriminalising all drugs for personal use

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/first-minister-backs-decriminalising-all-drugs-for-personal-use

John Swinney has thrown his support behind decriminalising drugs for personal use in response to a spike in drug-related deaths in Scotland.

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Consumer confidence continues to improve despite impending Autumn Budget

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/consumer-confidence-continues-to-improve-despite-impending-autumn-budget

September’s unexpected rise in the GfK Consumer Confidence Index to -13, up from -14 in August, marks an improvement but not a full recovery.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen energy companies invited to help benchmark the real cost of safety training

Aberdeen energy companies invited to help benchmark the real cost of safety training

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-energy-companies-invited-to-help-benchmark-the-real-cost-of-safety-training

Chorus has launched a UK-wide survey to establish a new benchmark for the cost of mandatory safety training across the energy sector.

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University of Aberdeen announces Executive Deans for new Faculties

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/university-of-aberdeen-announces-executive-deans-for-new-faculties

The University of Aberdeen have announced the four exceptional academic leaders who will lead its new Faculties and help drive forward the next phase of their transformation.

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Your racking might look fine – but is it?

https://www.agcc.co.uk/blog-article/your-racking-might-look-fine-but-is-it

Walk into almost any busy warehouse and pallet racking quickly becomes part of the background.

OpenGraph Image for Delve into a fresh and exciting new season at the Lemon Tree

Delve into a fresh and exciting new season at the Lemon Tree

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/delve-into-a-fresh-and-exciting-new-season-at-the-lemon-tree

Festivals, family shows, music, comedy, theatre and spoken word are all packed in to a fresh new season at the Lemon Tree.

OpenGraph Image for Six months in: Gary McLeish reflects on joining Converged Solutions Group

Six months in: Gary McLeish reflects on joining Converged Solutions Group

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/six-months-in-gary-mcleish-reflects-on-joining-converged-solutions-group

Six months after joining Converged Solutions Group (CSG) as Head of Sales, Gary McLeish has already played a key role in strengthening collaboration across the Group and helping create a more joined-up approach to customer engagement.

OpenGraph Image for UCO strengthens subsea inspection capability with ROV fleet expansion

UCO strengthens subsea inspection capability with ROV fleet expansion

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/uco-strengthens-subsea-inspection-capability-with-rov-fleet-expansion

Underwater Contracting Ltd (UCO) is continuing to invest in its subsea inspection capabilities, expanding its fleet of JM Robotics HD3 remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to 30 systems.

OpenGraph Image for BetMGM Premier League Darts returns to Aberdeen in 2027

BetMGM Premier League Darts returns to Aberdeen in 2027

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/betmgm-premier-league-darts-returns-to-aberdeen-in-2027

The BetMGM Premier League will return to Aberdeen on Thursday May 13, as P&J Live hosts the biggest names in world darts in 2027.