AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoBudget Fears: 86% of UK small businesses say possible Budget changes to tax, business rates or fuel duty could damage growth. Just 26% expect to grow in the final quarter, while 23% fear shrinking or struggling to survive winter. In the East, the FSB says one in four firms may shrink or close. Costs and Hiring: Inflation rose to 3.5%, driven partly by fuel, while vacancies fell by 21,000 in the three months to September. Smaller firms are scaling back recruitment amid higher employment costs. Cyber Alert: Critical PHP software flaws have prompted website shutdowns across Europe. UK firms with affected sites should act on security advice and apply available fixes. Finance: The British Business Bank has committed £2m to the Cambridge Angel Investment Network, backing investment in early-stage businesses.
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