Arts organisations reaffirm commitment to oil partnerships
A number of arts organisations will continue to receive support from oil giants, after the National Theatre split with Shell declaring fears of "catastrophic environmental collapse".
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Aberdeen software firm toasts 30% growth after completing Oceaneering project
An Aberdeen software developer is toasting business growth of 30% after completing a major project for Oceaneering.
Subsea scanner shortlisted for prestigious photography award
Stunning images of the north-east coastline created by the director of a subsea scanning firm will be showcased at a prestigious photography exhibition.
BP ‘disappointed and dismayed’ as Royal Shakespeare Company ends sponsorship deal
Energy giant BP has said it is “disappointed and dismayed” that the Royal Shakespeare Company has decided to end its deal to sponsor it.
UK’s last coal-fire power plants ‘disappearing fast’
After powering the British economy for centuries, coal is a dying breed in the nation’s energy mix.
3T Energy’s new recruit to spearhead growth plans
Technology and training organisation 3T Energy Group has appointed a new executive vice president to spearhead its ambitious global growth plans.
InfraStrata strikes deal to buy Harland and Wolff shipyard
UK energy infrastructure group InfraStrata has agreed to buy Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast for £6 million.
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UK business needs to ‘get serious’ about Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft report claims
Businesses in the UK need to move beyond tinkering with artificial intelligence (AI) and get on with seriously harnessing the technology at scale to compete on the global stage, a report by Microsoft has said.
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Senior economist to help Aberdeen firms navigate Brexit
A senior economist at one of the world’s biggest professional services firms will visit Aberdeen next week to help north-east firms navigate Brexit.
EY relocating its 170 staff to prestige Aberdeen office scheme
One of the world’s “Big Four” professional services firms is to move its Aberdeen business from the west end into prestigious new offices in the heart of the city.
One in three firms ‘scaling back’ investment as Brexit looms
Scottish business activity has fallen by 9% over the last three months against a backdrop of rising costs, falling investment and continued uncertainty, according to new figures.
Travel firm Munro’s discovering business in strong year
Munro’s Travel said it had secured new business worth around £5 million since the start of the year.
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Scottish Government announces tougher emissions target
The Scottish Government has raised its target to reduce emissions hours before a vote on new climate change legislation.
Cost at Hinkley Power Station soar to almost £3bn
The cost of building the new nuclear power station at Hinkley is estimated to increase by between £1.9 billion and £2.9 billion.
Concerns over service to customers after 13 energy firms go bust
Energy customers have been warned to look further than "attention-grabbing" low tariffs following the failure of 13 firms since November.
Public to get £350m harbour expansion preview as TechFest 2019 draws to a close
Members of the public will get a behind-the-scenes look at the £350million Aberdeen Harbour expansion this week, as a major festival draws to a close.
Climate strikes expected to be largest environmental protest in history
Millions of people are set to take to the streets all over the world today in what could be the largest climate protest in history.
Limiting global temperature ‘imperative’, scientists warn
Limiting global warming to 1.5C is a "human imperative" to avoid catastrophic climate change, and is a good investment, scientists have said.
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EON hires BNP Paribas to sell $1.1bn Czech retail business
EON has hired BNP Paribas to help sell an energy supplier in the Czech Republic it’s gaining as part of its pending takeover of rival Innogy, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Ineos to boost car industry in Wales with 4×4 announcement
The car industry is set to receive a much-needed boost with jobs being created to build a new 4x4 vehicle.