Chancellor’s jobs plan ‘not enough’ to save Aberdeen jobs
Business leaders have warned jobs in the north-east are still at risk, despite the UK Government unveiling a new top-up scheme.
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New date for Aberdeen Council by-election after Covid-19 delay
A by-election for the vacant Kincorth, Nigg and Cove seat on Aberdeen City Council will now be held in November.
MP warns more than 35,000 Aberdeen jobs could go if furlough scheme ends
More than 35,000 jobs in Aberdeen could be lost if the UK Government's furlough scheme ends next month, an MP has warned.
Aberdeen Covid-19 outbreak declared over
More than 220 cases of the Covid-19 were linked to the hospitality cluster, among around 400 in the Grampian area.
Fury as Dundee councillor brands Aberdeen a ‘hell hole’
The civic leaders of Aberdeen and Dundee have hit out at a councillor's "poisonous" remarks after the Granite City was branded a "hell hole" on social media.
Police need Aberdeen residents to ‘play their part’ in social distancing
Police have urged the public to "play their part" and take responsibility for their own actions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Busy bars could ‘easily’ result in closure, Sturgeon warns
Overcrowded bars could lead to the hospitality sector being shut down, the First Minister has warned.
Temporary lines painted on Aberdeen road after car crashes into house
Temporary lines have been painted on an Aberdeen road after concerns were raised over safety.
Readers’ Letters: Where will the jobs be found?
What a surprise reminder I received whereupon reading the EE. There was an article concerning North Sea oil (‘MP: ‘Lack of clarity’ over oil and gas deal’, P4, July 22).
New study reveals Aberdeen among areas hardest hit by Brexit
Aberdeen is among the areas which has been hit hardest by the Brexit vote, according to a new study.
Number of young people claiming Universal Credit in north-east doubles
The number of people claiming Universal Credit in the north-east has fallen - but the number of young people on the scheme is double what it was last year.
Calls for Chancellor to support oil and gas sector
An industry chief has joined calls for long-term support from the UK Government for the oil and gas sector.
Aberdeen MP calls for oil and gas deal at ‘forefront’ of UK Government economic statement
An Aberdeen MP has called on the UK Chancellor to put an oil and gas sector deal at the forefront of his economic statement when it is announced today.
Residents’ anger builds over threat to Aberdeen park
Residents of a city community have spoken of their anger and fears over the uncertain future of one of the area's few green spaces.
12,000 rise in north-east benefits claims during lockdown
The number of people claiming Universal Credit in the north-east has risen by more than 80% in two months, new statistics show.
Aberdeen MP urges council to put potential train station at ‘forefront’ of decision on homes development
An Aberdeen MP has called on council bosses to put a potential railway station "at the forefront of any determination" regarding proposals for a new housing development in a city suburb.
‘Such a mess’: Oil and gas industry divided by ‘ridiculous’ UK Government coronavirus quarantine rule
North-east oil and gas workers have hit out at "ridiculous" Covid-19 quarantine rules that have made a section of the industry "second-class citizens".
‘We have the three things Japanese tourists want’: Provost says north-east can benefit from ‘historic economic link’ with Japan
The north-east could benefit from its "historic economic link" to Japan, Aberdeen's Lord Provost has said as the UK begins talks on a post-Brexit trade deal.
Aberdeen MP demands end to supporting tax ‘chancers’ during coronavirus pandemic
An Aberdeen MP has called on government ministers to deny financial support to individuals and firms based in “tax havens” during the coronavirus pandemic.
Aberdeen MP raises concerns over Universal Credit delays
An Aberdeen MP has called for action after concerns were raised about delays in processing Universal Credit claims.
Fears for future of Aberdeen neuro centre
An Aberdeen care centre that helps those with brain injuries and the terminally ill could be forced to shut its doors as it comes to grips with a multi-million-pound cash crisis.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak warned of ‘mass redundancies’ in oil and gas sector unless Treasury intervenes
The UK could “sleepwalk” into “mass redundancies” in the oil and gas industry unless Chancellor Rishi Sunak takes urgent action, MPs have warned.
Council postpones Aberdeen by-election
An Aberdeen by-election has been officially postponed as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Returning officers given new by-election powers
Local authority returning officers will now have the power to postpone by-elections.
Aberdeen councillor steps down to focus on MP position
The former leader of the SNP group on Aberdeen City Council has stepped down from his role, a by-election to replace him will held on May 14.
HS2 would spell ‘economic disaster’ for city, says Aberdeen MP
A north-east MP says the UK Government’s decision to continue the HS2 rail project would spell “economic disaster” for Aberdeen.
Aberdeen MP’s pledge to victims of Holocaust
An Aberdeen MP has pledged his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day.
New Aberdeen SNP leader pledges to hold council administration to account
The new leader of the Aberdeen SNP group has been elected.
North-east’s new MPs lay out their pledges – Aberdeen South winner Stephen Flynn
The north-east’s winning election candidates today give Evening Express readers their thoughts on a hard-fought campaign, the dramatic result – and the issues facing their communities.
Row rages on over pension concerns
Councillors have gone head to head in a long-running row over changes to the state pension age.