AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHospitality Pressure: Manchester bakery Barbakan says its bank balance is “finished” and has appealed to Andy Burnham for support, highlighting the strain on independent food businesses. Transport Links: FSB Wales warns proposed M4 junction closures near Newport could hurt local firms; 88% rely on cars, its survey found. Business Support: Small Business Charter and LSBU hosted a ministerial roundtable on the Help to Grow course, which offers SME leaders mentoring and peer support. Growth and Costs: Just 26% of small firms forecast growth in the final quarter of 2026, while Budget concerns persist; Dorset businesses are also calling for a simpler tax system. Local Investment: Newbury businesses backed a further five-year BID term, securing £1.6m for town-centre projects. Access to Banking: Ashby will get a permanent banking hub after local branch closures, restoring face-to-face services for residents and businesses.
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