AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSME Finance Boost: Lebus Upholstery has secured an undisclosed flexible asset-based lending facility from Independent Growth Finance to fund working capital, production investment and growth plans. AI for UK Trade: Entopy and Harwich Haven Authority (with the University of Essex) jointly won AI SME Business of the Year for Capella, a digital-twin system simulating vessel movements to support operations at Felixstowe. Business Recognition: York Press’s Top 100 of successful firms revealed winners at York St John, with UNTHA UK taking the overall top spot and rankings based on turnover, profit, growth and staff numbers. Rates Relief in NI: NI’s Finance Minister John O’Dowd outlined proposals to reform non-domestic rates, including a Business Growth Accelerator to defer rate uplifts for firms improving premises, plus consultation on vacant property charges. Local Growth & Skills: Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen set out a “regional prosperity” 10-year vision for jobs and investment, including priority projects across Darlington, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Redcar. Community Business Support: Humanity First UK launched a Partners for Humanity networking event to build long-term corporate partnerships with local firms. Small Business Spotlight: Cambridgeshire’s Ingenious Gifts founder Andrew Spackman attended a Small Awards reception at 11 Downing Street hosted by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
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