AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Payments: Starling says small-business customers will soon be able to ask its app to pay an invoice by voice and upload a bill image, extending a new AI-powered payment feature for personal customers. Opening Doors: A government-backed campaign is urging small firms to help create 200,000 work-experience places for young people, as employers are seen as key to providing a first step into work. Export Plans: International trade is growing across the North West, where 54% of trading firms increased activity in the past year and 41% plan to enter new markets. In the North East, half increased trading and 41% also plan to expand abroad, though costs remain a major barrier. Business Numbers: The UK’s business count has fallen by 104,000, driven by a drop in microbusinesses and sole traders.
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