OpenGraph Image for Scottish businesses are ready to invest in young people but need better access to early careers talent

Scottish businesses are ready to invest in young people but need better access to early careers talent

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-businesses-are-ready-to-invest-in-young-people-but-need-better-access-to-early-careers-talent

Two thirds (66%) of Scottish businesses have recruited early careers talent in the past year, while firms have called for better access to suitable candidates to help them invest, according to new research from Bank of Scotland.

OpenGraph Image for Major funding boost gives Hazlehead 3G pitch the green light

Major funding boost gives Hazlehead 3G pitch the green light

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/major-funding-boost-gives-hazlehead-3g-pitch-the-green-light

Plans for a new artificial grass pitch in Aberdeen have taken a major step forward following significant investment.

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Urgent appeal for temporary premises for Instant Neighbour’s Giving Tree

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/urgent-appeal-for-temporary-premises-for-instant-neighbours-giving-tree

Instant Neighbour is appealing to Aberdeen’s business community for help in securing temporary premises for its 36th Giving Tree Appeal, which launches on November 11 2026.

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Bon Accord Heritage secures £50,000 award from Just Transition Fund

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/bon-accord-heritage-secures-50-000-award-from-just-transition-fund

Bon Accord Heritage is delighted to have been successful in securing a £50,000 award from the Scottish Government's Just Transition Fund (JTF).

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What does TILE stand for? Manual handling explained

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/what-does-tile-stand-for-manual-handling-explained

TILE stands for Task, Individual, Load and Environment. It is a useful way to organise manual handling checks.

OpenGraph Image for Turriff's Gordon ‘Gordie’ Mutch celebrating exceptional 2026 season

Turriff's Gordon ‘Gordie’ Mutch celebrating exceptional 2026 season

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/turriffs-gordon-gordie-mutch-celebrating-exceptional-2026-season

Hailing from Turriff, North-east racing driver Gordon ‘Gordie’ Mutch is celebrating an exceptional 2026 season, securing the Finecut Radical SR3 XXR UK Championship with Team Derby Motorsport before claiming Vice World Champion honours at the Radical World Finals.

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New ferry link between Aberdeen and Iceland under consideration

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/new-ferry-link-between-aberdeen-and-iceland-under-consideration

Plans for a new ferry service linking Aberdeen with Iceland are being explored as the Port of Aberdeen looks to expand its passenger and freight connections with northern Europe.

OpenGraph Image for Tuesday October 20, 2026: Today's local and national business headlines

Tuesday October 20, 2026: Today's local and national business headlines

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/tuesday-october-20-2026-todays-local-and-national-business-headlines

The NHS is losing £100m a year because falling immigration has cut the number of foreigners paying a “health surcharge”, analysis shows.

OpenGraph Image for Grid engineers 'doubt ability to keep lights on'

Grid engineers 'doubt ability to keep lights on'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/grid-engineers-doubt-ability-to-keep-lights-on

Engineers responsible for keeping Britain's lights on have raised serious concerns about the electricity grid's ability to cope with the transition to renewable energy, according to an independent investigation.

OpenGraph Image for UK's first subsea cable factory opens in £350m Highlands investment

UK's first subsea cable factory opens in £350m Highlands investment

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/uks-first-subsea-cable-factory-opens-in-350m-highlands-investment

The UK's first high voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cable factory has opened at the Port of Nigg in the Highlands, creating up to 250 jobs and supporting more than 400 across the supply chain.

OpenGraph Image for Scottish Labour largest opposition as Reform MSP quits party

Scottish Labour largest opposition as Reform MSP quits party

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-labour-largest-opposition-as-reform-msp-quits-party

Reform Scotland Justice Spokeswoman Amanda Bland has party to stand as an independent, leaving Scottish Labour as the largest opposition party at Holyrood.

OpenGraph Image for Market Watch: Vacancies and unemployment fall in latest job figures

Market Watch: Vacancies and unemployment fall in latest job figures

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/market-watch-vacancies-and-unemployment-fall-in-latest-job-figures

Both job vacancies and overall unemployment levels have fallen, according to the latest ONS figures announced this morning.