AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Awards Spotlight: Mandy Harrison, founder of Mandy’s Famous Pickles near Beccles, has been named a finalist for Female Entrepreneur of the Year at the UK Small Business Awards, with the awards set for Dec 19 in Birmingham. Regulation & Compliance: HMRC has confirmed £200 fines for sole traders and other affected taxpayers under Making Tax Digital, with an August 7 first mandatory quarterly deadline for many. Street Trading Rules: “Cake shed” home bakers in Maidstone are being told they may need a street trading licence (and could face fines), with rules varying by local authority. Town-Centre Boost: Planetarium Go! has brought a mobile 360° dome to Northampton Market Square until June 21, aiming to draw families into the town centre and support local businesses. Community Fundraising: Caernarfon Town FC has launched a £50,000 appeal to build a 600-seat stand named after former player Wyn Davies. Business Visibility: A new piece argues small firms hit a “visibility gap” when marketing, PR and sales aren’t aligned, limiting enquiries and growth. Local Business Support: Limelite HR & Learning (Worcestershire) is expanding after delivering free HR support to 30+ local firms and becoming a finalist for a chamber awards category.
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