Stage set for celebration of the best in business
Companies across the north-east are gearing up to go head-to-head in the 2019 Northern Star Business Awards.
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Mammoet to acquire rival heavy lifter
Netherlands-headquartered Mammoet has agreed to buy UK rival heavy lift and transport firm ALE for an undisclosed fee.
CHC Group chief executive resigns
Helicopter operator CHC Group has announced the resignation of its president and chief executive, Karl Fessenden.
‘Unprecedented’ warming of planet over two decades, report finds
Warming in the 20th century seen over 98% of the world is in "stark contrast" to previous warm and cool periods such as the "Little Ice Age" when frost fairs were famously held on a frozen Thames, which occurred on a regional basis.
Historic North Sea industry building topples after price plunge
One of the north-east’s landmark buildings is being torn down after being sold at a bargain basement price.
Oil recovery is boosting demand for Aberdeen office space
Demand for office accommodation in Aberdeen has rocketed during the past year, new figures from property firm Knight Frank suggest.
Big Oil’s dealmaking CEO spends billions to ride out turmoil
If you’re offered the job of running one of the world’s largest companies, you don’t usually have just an hour to decide if you want it.
Munro’s Travel wins contract with Archer
Leading North-east travel management company, Munro’s Travel, has secured a business travel contract with global oil service firm Archer (UK) Ltd.
New era for Rovop as former Proserv boss David Lamont takes the helm
There is a new boss at the helm of Scottish subsea robotics company Rovop today following a sudden change at the top.
New homes released to meet demand at Stonehaven’s Dunnottar Park development – promoted
An impressive fourteen different types of stunning new homes, complete with contemporary layouts ideal for modern living, are now available at the community of Monarch’s Rise, Arbroath.
Millions of energy customers could see rise in bills as tariffs end
Millions of households could see their energy bills rocket by as much as £439 as hundreds of fixed-price deals come to an end in July, August and September, figures suggest.
Vessel ‘damaged hull’ on bottom of new Aberdeen harbour
The longest boat to ever dock in Aberdeen sustained damage to its hull while in the city’s new harbour.
Oil and gas downturn impacts major Aberdeenshire property development
Developers behind historic plans for 280 news homes, hotel conference centre, holiday accommodation, golf course and equestrian centre at Blairs want more time before they begin the project.
Commercial property pitch to oil and gas businesses
Scottish commercial property firm JJKS Estates aims to lure more oil and gas industry companies to Angus, helping to create new investment and career opportunities in the area.
Centrica among 18 companies shamed for late payments
More than a dozen big name businesses have been suspended from the Government's Prompt Payment Code for failing to pay suppliers on time.
Leaving ethanol in petrol to cut emissions is ‘no brainer’
Increasing the amount of ethanol in petrol sold in the UK would cut carbon emissions by the equivalent of taking 700,000 cars off the road, a report has said.
Elevator appointed to run Moray’s first business accelerator
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Business Gateway have appointed Aberdeen-based business support organisation Elevator to run the first, fully funded business accelerator in Moray.
Repsol Sinopec dips into pockets to support five charities
Five local charities are to benefit from the development of close partnerships with oil company Repsol Sinopec Resources UK with an immediate donation of £50,000 each.
Cnooc’s North Sea boss receives honorary degree
Cnooc International’s UK boss has received an honorary degree from the Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen.
Men still dominate boardrooms across north-east
Shock findings have revealed that men still dominate the boardrooms of almost all of the leading businesses based in the north and north-east.
Chancellor to halt plans for overhaul of UK energy industry
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond is blocking a set of government proposals to overhaul the U.K. energy industry because of the potential spending implications for a new prime minister, people familiar with the matter said.
Fairer energy bills to cut north ‘surcharge’
Hard-pressed families in the north and north-east could have their energy bills cut by £17 a year under a new initiative by the UK Government.
Fusion energy startups leaving gap in power market
The world needs explosive growth in renewable energy for the next three decades, but even that probably won’t be enough to forestall catastrophic climate change.
Former AGCC trade chief may have inspired Boris Johnson’s plans for Singapore-style tax free zones
A north-east veteran of international trade may have inspired Boris Johnson’s plans for Singapore-style tax free zones.
Claims largest boat to dock in Aberdeen got stuck in new harbour
An investigation has been launched after claims the longest boat to ever dock in Aberdeen got stuck in the city’s new harbour.