AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTech Disruption: Microsoft’s outage left small firms “floundering”, the Federation of Small Businesses warned, as Outlook and Teams failed worldwide. Services have since been restored, but the incident exposed businesses’ reliance on major cloud providers. Tax and Cash Flow: The FSB says proposed 2029 changes requiring self-employed people with side jobs to pay tax through PAYE could create serious cash-flow problems, and is urging ministers to rethink the plan. Business Rates: Retail, hospitality and leisure firms in England are set to receive £33m more in discounts after the Government corrected its calculations. Local Support: Stroud businesses can apply for grants of up to £5,000 before the scheme’s deadline. Festive Trading: Edinburgh’s Christmas market has opened, with 79% of stallholders from Scotland and Edinburgh, giving local traders a seasonal sales opportunity.
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