Trading suspended in another Woodford fund after disgraced manager resigns
The fate of another fund run by Neil Woodford hangs in the balance after trading was suspended following the disgraced investment guru’s decision to resign as manager.
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First Minister announces new Peterhead campus amid billion-pound school spending plan
The first minister flew into the north-east yesterday to unveil a £1billion spending plan for new schools across Scotland.
Sterling at new two-year low amid talk of no-deal
The pound has fallen against the US dollar to a new two-year low as markets reacted to a hardening tone from Boris Johnson’s new government over the likelihood of a no-deal Brexit.
Turriff Show: Cash injection will make for a new experience
It may be the biggest two-day agricultural show in the north-east but this year people will be flocking to Turriff see more than just the livestock.
Gin joining Turriff Show for the first time
Local producers and their stories will play a key role this year and one duo in particular are looking forward to setting up temporary home in the new Turriff pavilion.
New food and drink pavilion one of the many highlights at this year’s Turriff Show
Organisers of the north-east's biggest agricultural show are promising visitors a taste of something new this year.
Hunt for visionary organisation to help transform Grow Banff @ the Vinery
The search is one for a "visionary" organisation which can transform a run-down vinery into a community space.
Brexit has led to falling investment in Scottish economy
Brexit has exposed the Scottish economy to downturns and is affecting business investment, the nation's chief economist said yesterday.
Food and drink boost with new pristine pavilion at 2019 Turriff Show
A new food and drink pavilion will be introduced at this year’s Turriff Show after £70,000 of investment.
Dons aiming to attract £2million in investment by becoming private limited company
Aberdeen FC has called a general meeting for next month so shareholders can vote on transferring the club to private limited company status.
Investing in markets is not for instant returns, it’s a long game
The start of a new financial year always provides a good opportunity to reflect on the previous year, take stock and plan ahead.
EU and Scottish Government funding to safeguard hundreds of Aberdeenshire jobs
A multimillion-pound investment supported by £1.6 million of EU and Scottish Government funding is to safeguard hundreds of jobs and create more than 40 new roles at a meat processing factory in Portlethen.
‘Delight’ for north after government turns the tide on a £10m marine energy scheme
The Scottish Government is set to turn the tide on a previously defunct £10 million marine energy scheme.
£305 million investment keeps the Blue Toon from getting blue
The north-east's largest town has been injected with £305million of funding since 2017, new figures show.
£3m rescue bid to keep underwater training centre in the Highlands open falls through
Plans to keep an underwater training and dive centre as a going concern are over after a £3 million business plan has fallen through, according to the businessman behind it.
Milestone build reached by Highland Council as Scottish Government housing minister visits
The 750th new council build in the Highlands since 2010 occurred this week as the Scottish Government’s minister for local government, housing and planning Kevin Stewart visited the Inverness housing development.
High-flying Co-op in £6m airport move
A new distribution centre to serve Co-op stores in the north is due to open next month after a £6million investment by the retailer.
North Sea gas field to yield 50 billion cubic feet
Spirit Energy expects to bring another 50 billion cubic feet of gas on stream at one of its North Sea fields after sanctioning a £75million investment in a new well.
Shell invests in first new manned installation in the north for more than 30 years
Shell revealed today that it had taken a final investment decision (FID) on the redevelopment of the Penguins area in the UK North Sea.
Revealed: How much will be invested in development projects across north-east in next three years
A total of £2.2billion will be invested in development projects across the north-east in the next three years.
NHS Grampian’s finances boosted by Brexit
Cash-strapped NHS Grampian's coffers have been boosted by Brexit.
Six tips to help you get the right location for your property investment
Location, location, location. Three small words that can transform your property investment decision, says Belvoir. Belvoir Aberdeen’s advice for helping to decide the best location for a property investment includes:
POLL: Bold new vision for Union Square is revealed with the public asked to have their say on designs
This is how Union Square could look in the future - with the public to have their say on the design for the bigger, better shopping mall.
Major investment in three west coast hotels
The company which took over three major hotels in Lochaber and Oban has revealed plans to invest £5million in them over the next five years.
Building momentum in north-east business
Economic uncertainty has been a byword for industry in the UK ever since the crash.