AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCash Flow: Late payments leave an estimated £26bn tied up in overdue invoices, affecting 1.5m UK firms. A new analysis says one in three small businesses avoids chasing debts to protect customer relationships. Side Hustles: Nearly half of UK adults now run a side hustle, and 70% want to grow it. A new report calls for a “Micro-Business Lane” to cut paperwork and improve access to finance. Hiring Costs: The CBI says raising the employer National Insurance threshold from £5,000 to £6,000 could create 41,000 jobs, mostly for young and entry-level workers. The FSB says wider business-rates relief could also help small firms hire, as upcoming changes threaten investment plans. Growth Outlook: Budget uncertainty is adding to pressure on scale-ups, while a lending gap is helping neobanks gain ground with small firms seeking finance.
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