AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMobile Connectivity Fallout: Residents in Langham and Dedham, Essex, say they’ve been left with poor or no mobile signal after a mast near a gas main was removed, with a replacement plan rejected over visual impact on the Dedham Vale National Landscape. SME Tech Support: Currys Business has opened a Durham hub offering face-to-face help, leasing and 30-day credit, plus business pricing on POS, laptops, connectivity and appliances. Local Retail Push: Scotland Loves Local Week kicks off with the Scottish Grocers’ Federation urging shoppers to back convenience stores that keep rural communities connected. Hospitality Watch: Industry expects the World Cup to deliver a major boost for pubs and venues, with operators extending hours and ramping up staffing. Cybersecurity Alert: Researchers warn a China-linked JDY botnet has grown to control 1,500+ SOHO and IoT devices, used for rapid vulnerability scanning. Planning Fees Hit Small Faith Group: A new Goddess Temple in Wiltshire says it was hit with an unexpected £700 change-of-use planning fee, raising costs for the fledgling organisation. Banking Access: Lancashire is among areas facing further high-street bank closures in 2026, with multiple branches due to shut. AI in Finance: Bottomline launches a CFO Suite aimed at helping finance teams use AI to manage and protect cash flow amid fragmented systems. Funding for Growth: A North East spinout fund backed by universities and the mayoral authority aims to back at least 30 early-stage companies with £22.5m total investment.
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