AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHigh street & retail crime: Glasgow businesses say shoplifting is rising fast as the cost-of-living bites, with police reporting 145 incidents a day and Scottish figures showing a 20% jump in offences over the year to June 2026. Local planning & housing pressures: Highland Council’s proposed short-term let control areas are being challenged by the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers as “unevidenced”, warning it could end up in court and pushing small operators to defend past decisions. Energy costs for SMEs: A report points to lower natural gas prices despite record summer heat, offering small firms a chance to manage energy bills better as renewables take more of the load. Business support & community growth: Teya has been accepted into the FCA Scale-up Unit, giving fast-growing fintechs a named regulatory contact to speed product launches. Local business spotlights: Wild Cairns, an outdoor adventure firm in Scotland, is named among Nation’s Favourite Businesses ahead of Small Business Saturday. UK enforcement & IP: A London man has been jailed in a major fake-vinyl case after police found 15,000 counterfeit records, including Taylor Swift albums. Health & local services: A Lake District village surgery plan was scrapped after planners cited safety fears over patients being hit by cricket balls.
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