AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHospitality tax relief: New UK PM Andy Burnham has announced a 20% cut to business rates for English pubs, clubs and live music venues, expected to save around 32,000 businesses about £1,100 a year, but pub and music groups say it’s “a gesture” and not enough without wider business-rates reform. Local enforcement crackdown: Conwy Trading Standards has secured a three-month closure order for a Llandudno shop after reports of illegal tobacco/vape sales, “false walls” and hidden stock, with a “stash car” allegedly used to move goods. Business recognition: Manchester WiFi and analytics firm Purple has been named a finalist for Technology Business of the Year at the Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 2026. Hiring compliance option: Rivermate, an employer-of-record platform, says it’s been highlighted as a way for overseas firms to hire UK staff without setting up a local entity. Community disruption: Dornoch Highland Games has been cancelled after police began a probe into “financial irregularities,” raising concerns for local sponsors and businesses. Trade shock watch: US tariffs on 60 economies, including the UK, are back in force over forced-labour claims, with rates of 10% to 12.5% likely to feed into costs for importers and SMEs.
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