UK businesses concerned by lack of skills required to tackle climate change
UK businesses are facing an era of unprecedented disruption and transformation as a direct result of climate change.
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Britain’s business chiefs can lead from the front on climate change and sustainability
As the UK prepares for a potential second national lockdown, it’s forgivable that some people might argue ‘now is not the time’ to address climate change and the wider ESG agenda. In my view, the challenges we’ve all faced over the last year reinforce the need for the business community to take action right now and lead from the front.
Do not snub HMRC letters about furlough scheme, firms told
North and north-east firms are being warned not to ignore letters from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) seeking clarification over their applications to the UK Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).
Aberdeen-based angel investors eyeing two more targets
An Aberdeen-based angel investment syndicate is inching towards its fifth and sixth portfolio companies just a year after launch.
Innovation and technology can safeguard the UK energy M&A environment
To describe the last few months as a challenging period for the energy sector would be an understatement.
12 start-ups for new TechX virtual accelerator programme
A dozen “pioneer” start-ups are taking part in the Oil and Gas Technology Centre (OGTC)’s third annual TechX Accelerator programme.
EY beefs up Scottish tax team
Two senior tax professionals have joined the Scottish tax team at EY in the latest announcement of growth and investment by the professional services firm.
WFS Technologies bought by US fund after hitting the wall
Award-winning Scottish subsea gadget firm WFS Technologies has been bought out of administration in a so-called "pre-pack" deal, saving 19 jobs.
Covid delays KPMG Aberdeen office move
KPMG’s boss in Aberdeen, Martin Findlay, has said it is “something of a badge of honour” to have become the professional service firm’s first senior partner to have no fixed abode.
KPMG calls on UK’s business community to take lead on climate risk
KPMG is calling on the UK Government and business community to put the green agenda at the heart of its economic recovery plans.
Restructuring set to be major feature in future
A wave of restructuring will wash through the North Sea oil industry as firms battle to make themselves “fit” for the new reality, a top accountant has said.
‘Sleepless nights’ as new Covid-19 self-employment support leaves many North Sea workers in limbo
New UK Government measures to support the self-employed will cause “sleepless nights” for those North Sea workers who have been left in limbo, according to industry experts.
Laggards will be pleased with IR35 reprieve, but better prepared firms miffed
The deferral of a “deeply unpopular” reform with huge implications for North Sea industry is a welcome surprise for many businesses and contractors, tax experts said yesterday.
Scotland’s oil and gas sector should prepare for evolution, not revolution
We’re just days away from the UK Budget and this year’s spending plans are leaving us all questioning what to expect. With a new Chancellor, a new majority Conservative government, the build-up to COP26, and a flurry of Brexit transition negotiations, there’s a lot of second-guessing about the UK’s direction of travel after March 11.
North Sea firms to ‘think harder’ about investments after Brent slipped below $50
Plunging oil prices are likely to make North Sea companies “think harder” before making investment decisions, industry experts said on Friday.
Job losses as Whyte Crane Hire goes into administration
An Aberdeenshire crane hire firm has collapsed into administration, with the loss of 11 jobs.
Marischal Square defies critics at 75% occupancy
The multiaward-winning Marischal Square developmentin Aberdeen is 75% let just over two years after construction work ended for the £107 million project.
Property firm’s key role in third of all office deals
Bosses at commercial property consultancy FG Burnett have toasted a successful year, with the firm at the heart of a third of all office deals in Aberdeen during 2019.
Time for the UK’s energy sector to tell its climate change story
Every Christmas the Oxford Dictionary announces its word of the year. This year it’s ‘climate emergency’. Over the last twelve months there has been a rapid acceleration in climate activism around the world.
Attracting, incentivising and retaining staff — the EMI scheme option
Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce’s 31st Oil and Gas Survey painted a positive picture for the oil and gas sector.
KPMG to move 140 staff to Aberdeen’s Marischal Square development
Another “Big Four” global accountancy giant has chosen Marischal Square as the new home for its Aberdeen office.
Oil and gas firms report confidence levels are up
A new study into the health of the North Sea oil and gas industry has revealed growing levels of confidence and an increasing number of firms gearing up for the energy transition.
Scottish firms urged to prepare for a no-deal recession
Businesses throughout Scotland are being urged to prepare for a recession as the threat of a no-deal Brexit becomes “increasingly real”.
Oilfield services transactions at lowest level since 2014 oil price crash – KPMG
Growing optimism in the oil and gas sector has failed to date to deliver a lift in oilfield services (OFS) transactions, according to KPMG.
TechX pioneers make the grade
Eleven fledgling companies have graduated from an intensive Aberdeen-based oil and gas technology accelerator programme.