Electrical chain posts pre-tax losses of £259m
Dixons Carphone shares plummeted yesterday after the retailer announced a plunge into the red.
Harbour bosses welcome benchmark on health and safety
Bosses at Aberdeen Harbour Board (AHB) are celebrating external recognition of the port’s record on health and safety.
Half of Dounreay rundown money remains unspent
Nearly half of a fund run by Dounreay’s operators to help the far north weather the terminal rundown of the nuclear plant went unspent last year.
Start-up building AI to help citizens get advice
A north-east technology start-up has been chosen to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) to Citizens Advice Scotland (Cas) under a contract showcasing pioneering new software developed in the region.
Boss of Edrington toasts buoyant annual report
Edrington’s new boss is toasting annual figures reflecting strong demand for the world’s top-selling single malt, and other whiskies, in the US, China and south-east Asia.
Expertise can still mean big business for travel firms
Go back a few decades and the way we arranged our holidays or business trips was fairly routine.
Is Aberdeen the new dolphin capital of the world?
Dolphin capital of the world – could this become the new globally-recognised nickname for Aberdeen?
Carpe diem by starting savings plan right now
YOLO – or you only live once, much like the Latin carpe diem – is a call to live life to the full.
Don’t rely on the taxman to help with new off-payroll rules
The long-awaited consultation into off-payroll working rules for the private sector from April 2020 drew to a close on May 28.
Gothenburg Greats could expose fans to cyber crime
Six Gothenburg Greats and their former manager at Aberdeen FC could be leaving Dons fans exposed to cyber crime.
Anger as RBS cleared of wrongdoing over SMEs
A long-awaited report into the alleged mistreatment of thousands of small businesses by Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) led MPs to call it a “whitewash” after its publication yesterday.
Highlands and islands figures win accolades at Entrepreneur of the Year awards
Business leaders in Moray and the Western Isles were among the winners at EY’s Entrepreneur of the Year Scotland 2019 awards last night.
Retail units on the horizon in Forres
Construction has started on three new retail units in Forres as part of a move to address increasing demand from residential developments in the town.
North-east millionaire launches new gin and vodka
North-east multimillionaire Alasdair Locke has launched a gin and a vodka produced organically on the family estate at Glenrinnes, near Dufftown, on Speyside.
New initiative could help promote the sustainable development of fish farming
A consortium is looking at how anchoring technology currently used in Scotland’s marine energy sector might be transferred to aquaculture.
Firm sees employment claims climb since fees abolished
Law at Work (LaW) has seen employment claims rise since fees were abolished in July 2017.
Highland bakery makes history with award win
Highland chain Harry Gow has become the first Scottish bakery to win a coveted national title for a second time.
Ron traded hefty commutes for carbon-conscious courier firm
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VIDEO: New hi-tech hub plans to drive digital engagement in Aberdeen
Opportunity North East (One) has opened its £1.5 million digital and entrepreneurship “hub” in the heart of Aberdeen.
Life sciences will benefit from ‘collaborative hub’
The Highlands’ reputation as a hotbed of innovation in life sciences received another boost yesterday.
Johnstons of Elgin creative director named key influencer
One of the bosses at cashmere firm Johnstons of Elgin has been named among the 50 most influential people in UK luxury.
Network IT specialists secure £150k contracts
Technology company Network DNA has entered its second decade in business by securing work worth more than £150,000 since the start of 2019.
North construction firms recognised for excellence
People and projects in the north and north-east building industry scooped some of the top honours at a prestigious industry awards ceremony in Edinburgh last night.
Kier Group’s shares dive after warning on profits
A profit warning from Kier Group wiped nearly £260 million from the construction and property services firm’s market value yesterday.
Entrepreneur turned her back on IT to become dog whisperer
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KLM adds extra flights from Aberdeen to Amsterdam
Dutch flag carrier KLM is adding an extra weekday flight to its winter schedule to Amsterdam from Aberdeen International Airport (AIA).
First considers selling off UK and US bus operations
FirstGroup is mulling over options to spin off its UK bus operations and also selling its iconic Greyhound coach business as part of a major restructuring.
Paragon pioneering new type of flexible office plan in Aberdeen
Building and project consultancy Paragon has said it is delivering a new type of flexible office space in the £1.8 million partial refurbishment of the 120,000sq ft Union Plaza building in Aberdeen.
Deep losses for Stobart following write-down
Flybe consortium partner Stobart Group plunged deeper into the red during the year to March 2019.
Contrasting fortunes for north’s biggest airports
The region’s two largest airports had contrasting fortunes during the first quarter of 2019, new figures show.
North-east chef of the year crowned at prestigious awards ceremony
Tor Na Coille Hotel head chef Colin Lyall was crowned the region’s top cook at a prestigious awards ceremony in Aberdeen last night.
Business awards helping charites reach the stars
Five charities have been chosen to benefit from fundraising at the 2019 Northern Star Business Awards (NSBAs).