AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRegional Tech Push: West Yorkshire is launching Tech West Yorkshire, a new regional body backed by the Combined Authority to connect nearly 9,700 digital/tech/AI firms and help scale the region’s fast-growing Leeds tech scene. Payments for SMEs: Lloyds has partnered with Stripe to roll out “Lloyds Accept” inside Lloyds and Bank of Scotland Business Accounts, bringing Tap to Pay, payment links and terminals for quick setup. Banking Access Pressure: A Doncaster MP has joined a cross-party push urging Lloyds to restore cheque deposits at Post Office branches and Banking Hubs, warning older and digitally excluded customers are being left behind. AI in Operations: Motive unveiled AI Coach for UK driver training, aiming to deliver personalised feedback at scale via AI avatars. Health Tech Growth: Reacta Healthcare says its MHRA manufacturer’s licence and GMP certificate have been extended, adding in-house analytical testing for its food challenge products. Local Jobs Boost: Amazon has started deliveries from its £500m Northampton fulfilment centre, with 2,000+ jobs planned by Dec 2026.
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