AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPlanning: New rules now let specialist officers decide routine applications, which could speed up changes to shops, pubs and other small business premises. Public Contracts: A study of 12,477 contract awards found more than half of local government contracts went to suppliers based in the same region, giving SMEs a reason to build local buyer relationships before tenders open. Business Costs: From April 2027, the rateable-value threshold for full Small Business Rates Relief will rise from £12,000 to £18,000, with tapered relief up to £21,000. Business Crime: Lancashire recorded 792 tool thefts in 2025, as police warn organised gangs are targeting tradespeople across force boundaries. Self-employment: The Government has announced paternity pay for self-employed fathers, though details of how the support will work remain to be seen.
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