AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoLocal Food & Drink Accolades: Great Taste Awards 2026 has named its flavour-only winners, with Wirral producers including Sunlight Bees (chilli honey and honey) and Elephant Roastery (blend and Kenya Eaagads Estate) among the star-rated entries, while Mid Cheshire winners include Great Northern Spice Co, Hill Farm Real Food and Delamere Dairy. Fuel Costs Pressure: RAC Fuel Watch reports petrol at 160.85p and diesel at 180.34p, warning diesel could hit 185p soon—bad news for commuters and for small firms relying on vehicles in places like Winchester, Basingstoke, Salisbury and Andover. Energy & Planning: Durham County Council backed a 40-year Benridge Solar Farm near Blackhall Rocks despite local opposition, with supporters arguing it can fund farming and protect livestock. Community & Retail Momentum: Warrington’s Activity Angels CIC won a national UK Enterprise Award for tackling loneliness, while Rayleigh is set for a fifth coffee shop within 300m as Caffe Nero prepares to open. Small Business Advice: Small Business Commissioner Emma Jones urges owners to use August to refresh sales/marketing, review staffing and tighten cashflow and late-payment processes. Online Selling Growth: TikTok Shop says 300,000 UK small businesses are now selling on the platform, with new seller sign-ups up 200% year on year.
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