AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBusiness Pressures: UK firms say the Budget offered little to ease their cost and tax concerns, while the business population has fallen by 104,000 as self-employment declines. The Bank of England’s rise in interest rates to 4% adds pressure for firms reliant on borrowing. High Street: Independent businesses in Bridport are joining forces on a Christmas campaign to bring shoppers into local shops, as traders face online competition and rising rents and rates. Tax and Compliance: Changes to business rates relief could hit 51 vape shops in Dorset, while an Azets poll found fewer than 6% of businesses had completed preparations for revised FRS 102 reporting rules taking effect this year. Cybersecurity: The Government has cut the cost of its Cyber Essentials scheme by 75%, offering small firms a cheaper way to strengthen their defences.
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