AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSide-hustle tax deadline: HMRC says people earning over £1,000 from a side hustle may need Self Assessment by 5 October, using its “Help for Hustles” guidance. Tourism levy backlash: Labour mayors are pushing ahead with an uncapped tourist tax on overnight stays in England, with hospitality groups warning it could hit jobs and visitor numbers. Local business funding fight: Stockton Borough Council rejected a £ digital BT street hub plan after police and businesses raised fears it could fuel anti-social behaviour. SME finance support: Fidelity Bank backed Northern entrepreneurs at a Kano SME forum focused on growth and access to finance. Procurement opportunities: Big frameworks and tenders are live, including a heating/electrical/mechanical decarbonisation framework worth £1.06bn and smaller below-threshold deals like wood flooring and washing machines contracts. Community & skills: Persimmon Homes donated £2,000 to Banchory Primary for outdoor learning, while a new Perth youth housing hub opened with over £200,000 in community funding. Business tech/ads: ITV will make subtitles mandatory on all TV ads by January 2027, with a low-cost service for SME advertisers.
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