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KR Group shortlisted for two awards for work at Macduff Marine Aquarium

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/kr-group-shortlisted-for-two-awards-for-work-at-macduff-marine-aquarium

Newburgh-based KR Group has been shortlisted for two awards recognising its work on the redevelopment of Macduff Marine Aquarium.

OpenGraph Image for Converged Solutions Group welcomes new Sales Executive Cameron Hair

Converged Solutions Group welcomes new Sales Executive Cameron Hair

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/converged-solutions-group-welcomes-new-sales-executive-cameron-hair

Converged Solutions Group (CSG), an Aberdeen-based technology group of four established businesses (Converged Communication Solutions, IFB, Converged Rural Broadband, and Scot-Tech Fire & Security) has appointed Cameron Hair as Sales Executive.

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Business Beats Cancer board in Aberdeen welcomes new members

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/business-beats-cancer-board-in-aberdeen-welcomes-new-members

The Business Beats Cancer board is a group of dedicated professionals who come together to raise money on behalf of Cancer Research UK. Over the last 50 years Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work has helped double cancer survival but with nearly 1 in 2 people getting cancer in their lifetime, more work is needed to improve prevention and develop treatments.

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Corporate volunteers take action for the Rivers Dee and Don

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/corporate-volunteers-take-action-for-the-rivers-dee-and-don

Businesses across the region rolled up their sleeves this summer to support the River Dee Trust, tackling invasive plants, clearing litter and helping protect our local rivers for wildlife and future generations.

OpenGraph Image for Deloitte CFO Survey Q3 2026: Economic and political uncertainty seen as the greatest constraint on UK competitiveness

Deloitte CFO Survey Q3 2026: Economic and political uncertainty seen as the greatest constraint on UK competitiveness

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/deloitte-cfo-survey-q3-2026-economic-and-political-uncertainty-seen-as-the-greatest-constraint-on-uk-competitiveness

Deloitte’s latest survey of UK Chief Financial Officers (CFOs), conducted between September 17 and October 1, shows that domestic economic and political uncertainty are seen as the biggest constraint on UK competitiveness.

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UK economy loses momentum ahead of the Autumn Budget

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/uk-economy-loses-momentum-ahead-of-the-autumn-budget

The UK economy grew by only 0.1% in August following an upbeat 0.4% expansion in July. Although the economy has demonstrated better-than-expected resilience this year, the underlying pace of growth remains weak.

OpenGraph Image for Bonjour Beaujolais Nouveau: SugarBird Wines launches city-wide wine trail

Bonjour Beaujolais Nouveau: SugarBird Wines launches city-wide wine trail

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bonjour-beaujolais-nouveau-sugarbird-wines-launches-city-wide-wine-trail

SugarBird Wines has launched a city-wide wine trail to mark Beaujolais Nouveau Day, bringing a global tradition to Aberdeen and uniting the city’s thriving wine scene.

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Arco enters new chapter of growth as H.I.G. Capital acquires business

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/arco-enters-new-chapter-of-growth-as-h-i-g-capital-acquires-business

Investment will accelerate innovation, strengthen customer and supplier partnerships, and expand Arco’s reach across the UK, Europe and North America.

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Healey plans fresh tax raid on family businesses in Budget

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/healey-plans-fresh-tax-raid-on-family-businesses-in-budget

Chancellor John Healey is reportedly considering a fresh tax raid on family businesses that could almost double the cost of passing companies from parents to their children.

OpenGraph Image for McGill’s boss likens Swinney to dictators over plans to take control of buses

McGill’s boss likens Swinney to dictators over plans to take control of buses

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/mcgills-boss-likens-swinney-to-dictators-over-plans-to-take-control-of-buses

The owner of Scotland’s biggest independent bus operator has compared First Minister John Swinney to dictators Idi Amin and Robert Mugabe over plans to bring the country's bus network under public control.

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Monday October 19, 2026: Today's local and national business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/monday-october-19-2026-todays-local-and-national-business-headlines

France's Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is holding a crisis cabinet meeting on Monday to assess a weekend of violence and looting across the country, in what were some of the worst scenes of public disorder in modern French history.

OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen robotics firm HPR adds six to team as international expansion accelerates

Aberdeen robotics firm HPR adds six to team as international expansion accelerates

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-robotics-firm-hpr-adds-six-to-team-as-international-expansion-accelerates

Aberdeen-based High Performance Robotics (HPR) has expanded its team with six appointments in four months following significant growth across offshore wind, drilling and offshore platform inspection.