AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBorder Deal Impact: Gibraltar and Spain have scrapped land border checks, with crossings resuming without customs checks after the Brussels agreement—good news for the territory’s daily commuters and businesses that have long been hit by queue delays. Retail & Jobs: Westgate Oxford says its £440m revamp is delivering local economic value, supporting 2,700+ jobs and £1.3m in social value in 2025 via bursaries, grants and employability partnerships. SME Payments Access: Transferra reports rising demand for its multi-currency business accounts as some UK firms face account closures or rejections from mainstream banks, especially those with non-standard structures. Cyber for Small Firms: Sophos launched “Sophos Fusion”, pitching an AI-native, coordinated defence approach aimed at reducing the sprawl of disconnected security tools that can overwhelm teams. Local Business Support: Newry and Lisburn’s one-hour on-street parking grace period is now permanent, designed to give shoppers and diners extra flexibility. Tech for Growth: Open GI added Arkel’s new landlord product to its SME platform, expanding broker access to A-rated capacity for harder-to-place property risks. World Cup Boost: EE is offering free data all day for England’s semi-final, including SME customers—another small-business-friendly nudge for local viewing and spending.
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