AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSkills & Social Mobility: The government-backed Maple Review calls for a national business skills guarantee in secondary schools and a new micro-loan system for asset-poor entrepreneurs, aiming to tackle barriers faced by people from disadvantaged backgrounds. SME Cash Safety: New research warns many UK firms are still unclear on FSCS deposit protection, with a third holding over £1m in a single bank and average cash balances of £2.21m. Local High Streets Under Pressure: Medway is ranked among the weakest areas for retail health after losing 40 shops in a year, while traders in other towns report footfall drops and rising costs. Business Travel Costs: Visitor levies are set to raise costs for SMEs travelling for meetings and events, with estimates that even small per-night charges can add hundreds annually. NHS Procurement for SMEs: Asset Workflows has been appointed to the NHS London Procurement Partnership framework to roll out digital asset tracking via AssetVoice™. Support for Small Firms: Chancellor Rachel Reeves praised small businesses at a Downing Street reception, highlighting winners including a social enterprise bakery. Community & Crime: North Wales Police agreed a meeting after Bank Holiday anti-social behaviour complaints, with residents and businesses urging action.
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