AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoFinancing Boost: Allica Bank has landed £350m from the British Business Bank’s ENABLE Guarantee scheme, freeing up capacity to lend up to £700m to established UK small businesses—another sign the “challenger” lending push is gaining real traction. AI in Public Services: A new GOV.UK Chat tool is rolling out inside the GOV.UK app, aiming to cut call-centre pressure by answering common questions from official guidance—plus it can help sole traders and small firms find support. AI Trust in Finance: Sage and PwC are launching “Beyond the Black Box” to tackle the AI trust gap in finance, betting that explainable, governable AI will win over SMB users. Food Rules Bite: Scotland’s HFSS restrictions kick in from 1 Oct 2026, and a new up-to-£5,000 grant fund is set to help SME food and drink makers pay for reformulation. Local Tensions: Porthcawl residents are furious about seafront regeneration plans they say could reshape the town’s character—after years of waiting. Tourism Push: The UK backs cruise growth at CLIA’s summit, citing £6.3bn economic output and 69,000 jobs from 2024.
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