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Nearly 8,000 jobs could be lost in Aberdeen as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, with more than 750 city businesses at “immediate risk” of failing, according to the findings of new research.
Despite the shocking scale of the predicted figures, one of the study’s authors last night claimed the Granite City would be better off than most in the UK.
The head of Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce (AGCC) said the numbers underlined the price businesses and their employees were paying for continuing high levels of coronavirus cases.
Aberdeen will be subject to tier 3 restrictions from Friday SCOTLAND’S pubs and restaurant industry is “bitterly disappointed” after Nicola Sturgeon announced three more local authority areas will be hit with tier 3 restrictions from Friday. The First Minister confirmed to MSPs that Aberdeen, East Lothian and Aberdeenshire will move from tier 2 to tier 3 – while an extra review of the levels across Scotland has been ordered for next week. But the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has criticised the move, claiming it will add to the economic strain facing the hospitality sector. Colin Wilkinson, SLTA managing director, said: “We are bitterly disappointed as we had remained hopeful that any relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions in relation to the licensed hospitality trade at this time would have given businesses a fighting chance to trade more viably in the last week before Christmas.
North East Now: Menswear brands bring quality and style to city and shire this winter
Updated: 14/12/2020, 11:27 am
Barry Gibb, of Gibbs Menswear
Online hub North East Now aims to boost the regional economy over the winter period as its festive campaign continues.
It is hoped to drive sales in high-street gift shops, boutiques, bars, cafes and restaurants that have battled to survive past this difficult year and the coronavirus crisis.
Not only that, but also the websites of well-known regional businesses as well. This includes Fearless Fighter, an up-and-coming brand launched by former undefeated boxing champion Matty McAllister.
Matty, who is currently a professional boxing coach at the Northern Sporting Club in Aberdeen, decided to venture into the world of fashion design and start researching the ins and outs of the industry last year.