Next government has “100 days to save 100,000 North Sea jobs,” report warns
New research has warned that the next UK government will have just 100 days to restore confidence to the North Sea energy sector and save 100,000 jobs.
New research has warned that the next UK government will have just 100 days to restore confidence to the North Sea energy sector and save 100,000 jobs.
The long-awaited return of Offshore Europe is not just impacting energy firms, local business experts say the event will bring "more than £50 million" to the Granite City.
Investment worth more than £12 billion is expected to flow into the north-east over the next decade, helping aid the region's economic recovery.
Scottish business leaders have joined forces with billionaire Sir Ian Wood to demand the North-east is made the centre of plans to decarbonise the UK energy system.
Construction and supply boats in the North Sea helped to increase vessel numbers at Aberdeen Harbour last year.
The Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce is launching a new service aimed at helping managers and executives affected by the downturn get back into work.
The Treasury confirmed yesterday that a new panel of industry experts would discuss increasing North Sea production and investment through tax breaks.