AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBudget Pressure: More than half of small-business leaders surveyed say ministers are working against them, while 54% report rising tax, compliance and administrative burdens. The findings add to calls for relief ahead of the 28 October Budget. Fuel Costs: More than 30,000 people, including small-business owners and hauliers, emailed the Prime Minister and Chancellor in a day calling for fuel-duty cuts and a permanent freeze. High Street Disruption: Independent traders in Rawtenstall fear 42 weeks of Bank Street roadworks could hit Christmas trade and threaten businesses, and are urging customers to shop locally. Cash Payments: A Link survey found more than half of people had been encouraged to pay cash at a business in the past two months; three-quarters of those asked did so. AI Opportunity: Rishi Sunak says AI could help small firms boost productivity and compete with larger businesses by letting smaller teams adopt new tools faster.
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