AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSmall Business Saturday: American Express-backed campaign kicks off to spotlight the UK’s 5.7m small firms, with “Nation’s Favourite Businesses” named ahead of 5 December and two £10,000 grants up for grabs. Local Growth & High Streets: In Walkley, a bakery says Crookes/Walkley traffic-calming planters have choked trade and driven multiple independents out, while in Oxford West and Abingdon the Botley Road closure is being escalated to the National Audit Office over rising costs and missed reopening dates. Skills & Hiring Pipelines: CECA Scotland Academy and Forth Valley College launch a Construction and Civil Engineering Skills course promising a job-sector interview on completion. AI for SMEs: A Penicuik businesswoman shortlisted for Digital Business of the Year says she helps non-techy owners use AI in practical, confidence-building ways. Business Support & Wellbeing: Vitality research finds burnout is widespread and SMEs are less likely to have formal wellbeing support. Community Investment: The JR Group donates £7,500 to local West Dunbartonshire groups alongside its Bank Street sheltered housing development.
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