OpenGraph Image for Tuesday October 6th 2026: Today's national business headlines

Tuesday October 6th 2026: Today's national business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-october-6th-2026-todays-national-business-headlines

More than two-thirds of firms believe the Scottish Government does not understand business, a report has suggested.

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More women giving birth at Dr Gray’s as final stages of maternity expansion move into new year

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/more-women-giving-birth-at-dr-grays-as-final-stages-of-maternity-expansion-move-into-new-year

NHS Grampian today announced that births at Dr Gray’s are forecast to reach almost 200 by the end of this year - almost twice the number recorded just three years ago.

OpenGraph Image for New Business Gateway grant scheme opens to help female entrepreneurs turn ideas into growth

New Business Gateway grant scheme opens to help female entrepreneurs turn ideas into growth

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-business-gateway-grant-scheme-opens-to-help-female-entrepreneurs-turn-ideas-into-growth

Women-led businesses across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are being urged to apply for a new grant programme designed to help female founders test ideas, explore new markets and accelerate business growth.

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Carbon Calculator launched for tourism and events

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/carbon-calculator-launched-for-tourism-and-events

VisitScotland has unveiled its first-ever carbon calculator to help tackle climate change.

OpenGraph Image for activpayroll opens new India office to support global growth and investment in talent

activpayroll opens new India office to support global growth and investment in talent

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/activpayroll-opens-new-india-office-to-support-global-growth-and-investment-in-talent

activpayroll, a leading global payroll, mobility, tax, HR and payments specialist, officially opened its new office in Kochi, India, on 1 October 2026.

OpenGraph Image for River Dee’s million-tree mission wins national award

River Dee’s million-tree mission wins national award

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/river-dees-million-tree-mission-wins-national-award

The River Dee Trust’s campaign to plant a million native trees has won a prestigious national conservation award, recognising its work to restore river habitats, protect wildlife and build resilience across the Dee catchment in the face of climate change.

OpenGraph Image for LR awards Approval in Principle to GasEntec for one of the industry's highest-capacity FSRU concepts

LR awards Approval in Principle to GasEntec for one of the industry's highest-capacity FSRU concepts

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/lr-awards-approval-in-principle-to-gasentec-for-one-of-the-industrys-highest-capacity-fsru-concepts

Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded Approval in Principle (AiP) to GasEntec for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) capable of delivering up to one billion cubic feet of gas per day.

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C-Tecnics welcomes back Lee Duncan as business development director

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/c-tecnics-welcomes-back-lee-duncan-as-business-development-director

Aberdeen-based subsea engineering and manufacturing company C-Tecnics has welcomed Lee Duncan back to the business as its new business development director.

OpenGraph Image for Redsquid celebrates 20 years of making a difference

Redsquid celebrates 20 years of making a difference

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/redsquid-celebrates-20-years-of-making-a-difference

From communications business to £45m technology and cybersecurity group, Redsquid marks two decades with colleagues and partners in London.

OpenGraph Image for Future primary teachers get hands-on PE experience to boost school sport

Future primary teachers get hands-on PE experience to boost school sport

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/future-primary-teachers-get-hands-on-pe-experience-to-boost-school-sport

Student teachers at the University of Aberdeen have been given practical experience and fresh ideas from Active Schools to help them deliver fun and inclusive PE lessons.

OpenGraph Image for iO IT Services appoints David Coyle as Systems Consultant

iO IT Services appoints David Coyle as Systems Consultant

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/io-it-services-appoints-david-coyle-as-systems-consultant

iO IT Services has strengthened its technical team with the appointment of David Coyle as Systems Consultant, supporting the Aberdeen-based IT provider as it continues to grow its customer base and expand its capabilities.

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Further deal for AM Sci Tech at Aberdeen Innovation Park

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/further-deal-for-am-sci-tech-at-aberdeen-innovation-park

AM Sci Tech, a subsidiary of Manchester-based Hurstwood Holdings, has concluded a further letting at the Innovation Park, in Bridge of Don.