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The Herald Scotland
05-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Firm commits to delivering 1,200 jobs at former coal terminal
The agreement will underpin the company's plans to produce specialised subsea high voltage cables capable of transporting electricity generated by offshore wind farms in the UK and abroad. Executives and union leaders met in Glasgow to finalise the agreement as GMB, one of the biggest unions across the UK energy sector, urged UK and Scottish ministers to help accelerate the development. GMB Scotland secretary Louise Gilmour said the ground-breaking agreement shows how the voice of workers and their communities can be harnessed to help create new jobs in green energy. A future look at the HDVC manufacturing site at Hunterston (Image: XLCC) She said: 'Too many workers believe the transition to renewables is being done to them, not with them. 'That must change and this agreement shows how. The voice of workers must shape industrial strategy and energy policies if our country is ever to turn talk into jobs. 'Only genuine and effective cooperation between industry, unions, and governments can help deliver the transformation needed in our manufacturing supply chains. 'We share the ambition of XLCC to create good, unionised jobs in Ayrshire and hope innovative agreements like this can be a template to help secure a new industrial future.' READ MORE: GMB said the UK Government's promise to create 650,000 new high-quality jobs will rest on harnessing the combined strength of industry and workers, and urged governments on both sides of the border to support the proposed cable plant at Hunterston. The agreement details how the business and union will work together to campaign for the development while building industry-leading industrial relations. The agreement is intended to pave the way to a full recognition agreement with collective bargaining as the workforce grows. XLCC chief executive Ian Douglas said: "This agreement is a significant step forward as we work to establish a new UK-based supply chain for HVDC subsea cable manufacturing. 'Our investment at Hunterston will create up to 1,200 skilled jobs and place Ayrshire at the heart of the UK's energy transition. This is a truly transformative opportunity for community and country. 'We're proud to be working in partnership with GMB to ensure these jobs offer long-term, high-quality opportunities in a growing global industry.'
The Herald Scotland
02-07-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Landmark agreement to help create 1200 manufacturing jobs
A trade union has forged the landmark agreement with a subsea cable company to help create up to 1,200 energy manufacturing jobs in Ayrshire. GMB Scotland signed the voluntary recognition agreement with XLCC on Tuesday as it backed the company's plans to transform the site of a former coal terminal at Hunterston. Executives and union leaders met in Glasgow to finalise the agreement as GMB, one of the biggest unions across the UK energy sector, urged UK and Scottish ministers to help accelerate the development. Louise Gilmour, GMB Scotland secretary, said the agreement 'shows how the voice of workers and their communities can be harnessed to help create new jobs in green energy'. She said: 'Too many workers believe the transition to renewables is being done to them not with them. 'That must change and this agreement shows how. The voice of workers must shape industrial strategy and energy policies if our country is ever to turn talk into jobs. 'Only genuine and effective cooperation between industry, unions, and governments can help deliver the transformation needed in our manufacturing supply chains. 'We share the ambition of XLCC to create good, unionised jobs in Ayrshire and hope innovative agreements like this can be a template to help secure a new industrial future.' GMB said the UK Government's promise to create 650,000 new high-quality jobs will rest on harnessing the combined strength of industry and workers, and urged governments on both sides of the border to support the proposed cable plant at Hunterston. The agreement 'details how the business and union will work together to campaign for the development while building industry-leading industrial relations', the union said. The agreement is intended to pave the way to a full recognition agreement with collective bargaining as the workforce grows. Ian Douglas, XLCC chief executive, said: "This agreement is a significant step forward as we work to establish a new UK-based supply chain for HVDC subsea cable manufacturing. 'Our investment at Hunterston will create up to 1,200 skilled jobs and place Ayrshire at the heart of the UK's energy transition. This is a truly transformative opportunity for community and country. 'We're proud to be working in partnership with GMB to ensure these jobs offer long-term, high-quality opportunities in a growing global industry.' New rooftop restaurant and bar to launch A new rooftop restaurant is set to open in the heart of Glasgow this summer – bringing Mexican-American flavours, cocktails and panoramic views of the city skyline. SíSí Rooftop is located at the top of the eighth storey of The Social Hub Glasgow in the newly developed Candleriggs Square in the Merchant City. It will offer a "lively yet laid-back space to enjoy small plates, innovative drinks, a carefully curated wine list, and live music". The venue offers 160 covers in total, with 100 inside the restaurant and 60 on an open-air terrace. 'Historic convergence' of crypto and golf at Trump Aberdeen The Scottish Championship to be held at Donald Trump's course in Aberdeenshire has a new name following the first-ever crypto sponsorship deal to be signed by the DP World Tour.
Business Insider
26-04-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Kepler Capital Sticks to Their Hold Rating for SAFRAN SA (0IU8)
In a report released on April 23, Aymeric Poulain from Kepler Capital maintained a Hold rating on SAFRAN SA (0IU8 – Research Report), with a price target of €258.00. The company's shares closed last Thursday at €220.90. Stay Ahead of the Market: Discover outperforming stocks and invest smarter with Top Smart Score Stocks. Filter, analyze, and streamline your search for investment opportunities using Tipranks' Stock Screener. Poulain covers the Industrials sector, focusing on stocks such as Airbus Group SE, BAE Systems, and Rolls-Royce Holdings. According to TipRanks, Poulain has an average return of 14.1% and a 64.63% success rate on recommended stocks. In addition to Kepler Capital , SAFRAN SA also received a Hold from UBS's Ian Douglas in a report issued yesterday. However, on the same day, Jefferies reiterated a Buy rating on SAFRAN SA (LSE: 0IU8). Based on SAFRAN SA's latest earnings release for the quarter ending June 30, the company reported a quarterly revenue of €13.29 billion and a net profit of €57 million. In comparison, last year the company earned a revenue of €11.13 billion and had a net profit of €1.86 billion Based on the recent corporate insider activity of 22 insiders, corporate insider sentiment is negative on the stock. This means that over the past quarter there has been an increase of insiders selling their shares of 0IU8 in relation to earlier this year.
Yahoo
09-03-2025
- Yahoo
Florida tip leads to Green County man charged with 20 counts of possessing child porn
GREENSBURG, Ky. (FOX 56) — A tip from Charlotte County, Florida, to the Kentucky State Police Department (KSP) sparked an investigation that led to a Green County man being arrested on Wednesday and charged with 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). According to court documents, the investigation began when state police got a tip from the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) about a person allegedly trying to access CSAM in their jurisdiction. Deputies in Florida reportedly tracked the IP address to Green County. Lexington kids learn about medical interventions in a unique way Florida tip leads to Green County man charged with 20 counts of possessing child porn Former McCracken County juvenile correctional officer accused of using excessive force on 2 minors Troopers with KSP Post 15 in Jamestown executed a search warrant at the home of Ian Douglas, 35, on Columbia Highway in Green County. Douglas' electronic devices were searched, and it was found that he allegedly possessed sexually explicit images and videos of children, according to state police. On Wednesday, Douglas was arrested and charged with 20 counts of possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor over 12 but under 18. He was also charged with trafficking in marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The child abuse material investigation remains ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
