AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTax & Compliance: HMRC is warning anyone earning over £1,000 extra from side hustles (including content creation) to check if they need to register for self assessment and declare income, with penalties for getting it wrong. Local Funding & Pride in Place: North Tyneside residents in Percy Main and North Shields are weighing in on how £20m of “doubly disadvantaged” Pride in Place money should be spent over the next decade, with locals pushing for youth activities, cleaner streets, and stronger libraries/community spaces. Tech for SMEs: OpenAI has launched a ChatGPT for Small Business programme, offering training and resources aimed at helping owners automate work and use AI more practically. Cashflow Pressure: A new piece flags how the summer slowdown can worsen late-payment problems for SMEs, and points to a proposed Small Business Protections Bill including a 60-day payment cap and higher late-payment interest. High Street & Hospitality Impact: In Ashford, a restaurant group plans to clean and repurpose an iconic bandstand with outdoor seating to boost footfall; meanwhile, in York, a long-running independent café (Bison) is closing in August after tough trading. Community & Skills: Oldham Hockey Club is running a free summer open day to get families and new players involved, with local sponsorship support.
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