Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.
King experiences temporary side effects of cancer treatment
King Charles III spent a short period of time in hospital on Thursday after experiencing temporary side effects during cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace said.
The King returned to Clarence House, where he was said to be continuing to work on state papers and make calls from his study. He has cancelled a tour of Birmingham on Friday, acting on medical advice.
Charles, 76, had planned to travel to the city for a busy schedule of engagements, which included four events.
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Aberdeenshire construction firm has record breaking year
Aberdeenshire construction firm Chap has hit a record breaking year with turnover hitting £57.7million.
The Westhill-headquartered business has seen revenue increase by 8.4% in a fifth year of profit growth.
The firm is hoping its recent acquisition of Aberdeen-based A&A Civils will grow its revenue to more than £80million in the future.
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Sky says 2,000 jobs at risk at customer service sites
Sky has said 2,000 call centre jobs are at risk under plans to move more of its customer service online.
The media and telecoms company plans to close three of its 10 UK customer service centres, it said on Thursday, citing changing consumer preferences and declining call volumes.
The planned cuts - which would see its Stockport, Sheffield and Leeds Central call centres close - represent 7% of its total workforce and are subject to consultation.
‘Bendy buses’ leaving Aberdeen after more than 30 years
Bendy buses are leaving the roads of Aberdeen after more than three decades.
The articulated buses, better known as bendy buses, have served the number one an two routes in the city for the past 33 years.
These popular routes are shared between Bridge of Don and Great Southern Road, and serve many Robert Gordon University (RGU) students as the bus stops at the Garthdee campus.
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