AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHospitality Business Rates Relief: Andy Burnham’s government is cutting business rates for English pubs, clubs and live music venues by 20% from April, with an estimated £1,100 saving for the typical venue and eligibility details due at the autumn Budget. Local Crime Crackdown: West Lancashire police say shoplifters are travelling in from Manchester and Merseyside, leading to arrests and store-ban civil orders after an intelligence-led operation. Local Marketing Win: Essex digital marketing firm SX Marketing won a national “Most Innovative Business Leader” award, citing AI-led improvements for more than 50 local small businesses. AI for SMEs: London fintech ANNA Money has acquired UK Business Forums and Business Data Group to build an AI operating system for company formation, admin and compliance. Tech & Security: DigiCert reports only 7% of organisations have deployed post-quantum or hybrid cryptography across most certificates, despite widespread planning. Environment & Operations: Port of Tyne is running a major salvage operation after a collision spilled plastic pellets into the sea, urging the public not to handle washed-up nurdles. Local Trade Boost: Birmingham’s New Street Eats returns with 50+ independent vendors and food stalls from July 30 to August 2.
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