AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSME Growth & Funding: Runable, an AI platform aimed at helping small businesses build, run and grow, has raised $21m to scale operations and expand AI-driven marketing and admin automation. Local Business Support: Andover firms Café Bridge and The Tea Room have raised £1,750 for breast cancer awareness, backed by the Andover BID. Business Rates Pressure: Anglesey Council says a software error led to incorrect non-domestic rates bills for 374 businesses, with revised (higher) charges expected to land soon. Energy Costs for Households: Andy Burnham says VAT on household electricity bills will be removed from Oct 1 to Dec 31, cutting typical bills by about £45 a year. Tech & Skills: EY is urging junior staff back to the office more often to build “human” skills as AI takes on routine work. Transport for Trade & Tourism: Discover Airlines will restart Bristol–Frankfurt flights from May with twice-weekly services, boosting inbound tourism links. Policy & Compliance: HMRC’s first crypto capital gains data shows 17,600 people disposed of cryptoassets with £13.8bn proceeds and £1.38bn gains, as reporting visibility ramps up.
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