AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBanking Access for SMEs: York and North Yorkshire leaders are pushing back against bank branch closures, warning that fewer face-to-face services hit both residents and local businesses that rely on cash, deposits and support. Energy Costs: Northern Ireland firms are being urged to review electricity tariffs, with Budget Energy citing survey findings that most businesses worry about rising bills and many have never switched. Late Payments Pressure: R3 reports 17.48m overdue invoices in the UK, underlining how slow payers squeeze SME cashflow and drive closures. Cyber Safety for Small Firms: A Chesterfield expert warns Derbyshire organisations to check exposure after reports of credential stuffing attacks targeting Fortinet firewalls and VPN gateways. Talent for Accounting Practices: ACCA launches an SMP talent toolkit to help small accounting firms recruit, train and retain staff amid skills shortages and AI-driven change. Local Growth & Tech: A Northern Ireland web design firm shares how Shopify partner work is accelerating growth for micro-business clients. Hospitality Tax Talk: Commentary highlights Andy Burnham backing a VAT cut for hospitality as Labour leadership reshuffles loom.
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