AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoBudget Pressure: UK small businesses are urging tax relief, with uncertainty ahead of the Budget freezing investment. The Treasury is also considering wider rates relief, while Scottish firms report confusing, uneven bills. Costs and Hiring: Small businesses say energy stress is adding to pressure, as UK vacancies hit a five-year low despite unemployment falling to its lowest level in a year. Workplace Rules: Employers face new Fair Work Commission rules on AI use in cases, while a separate warning says sexual-harassment training has fallen behind ahead of the 30 October deadline. Skills: A new Apprenticeship Talent Bridge, backed by BAE Systems and Babcock, aims to match candidates with smaller employers in defence from April 2027.
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