AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoVAT Shock for Holidays: A UKHospitality poll warns the proposed “holiday tax” could hit hard: 73% in Yorkshire & the Humber and 72% in the North West would cut back or stop UK breaks, with many more likely to go abroad instead—raising fresh alarm for local hospitality jobs and visitor numbers. Airport Cost Fight: HMRC is reportedly working on a VAT charge on airport passenger fees, potentially adding about £5 per traveller at Heathrow and even raising the spectre of backdating—an issue that would land on families and SMEs reliant on affordable travel. SME Export Push: The Music Export Growth Scheme (MEGS) opens for applications again, backing independent UK music firms to build international artist profiles, with the window closing June 8. Parking Pain Eased: VodafoneThree says upgrades have improved mobile signal in car parks, helping up to 112,000 drivers at once and tackling a major “can’t pay/download” frustration. Local Crime Reporting: Inverness BID and ShopSafe roll out an Alert Crime Intelligence Platform to help city-centre businesses report shoplifting and antisocial behaviour. Summer Savings Watch: Scotland’s high streets are bracing for the impact of Reeves’ summer VAT cut on attractions, with FSB Scotland saying it could be the difference between trading through or shutting down.
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