AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBusiness Rates & Conference Jitters: Ahead of Labour’s conference, bosses are preparing a “charm offensive” as devolution and investment plans are put under the spotlight. Local Crime Crackdowns: Wales councils shut multiple illegal vape and tobacco shops after hidden storage was found, while a Gateshead shoplifter was jailed for breaching restraining orders—both stories underline how enforcement hits local trading. SME Productivity Focus (Wales): Research from Economic Intelligence Wales highlights 1,732 “productivity hero” firms driving £6.04bn turnover and 5,200+ jobs, with fewer firms than before but higher productivity. Accounting & Admin Burden: A Sixthfin survey says UK CFOs still lean heavily on Excel for account reconciliation, with reliance on key people and weak traceability making closes harder. Skills & AI for Owners: A travel-convention keynote argues small-business leaders must upskill in AI, not outsource it. Procurement Opportunities: Wigan Council is commissioning a Station Gateway & King Street delivery framework, and lift control replacement work in Huyton is open to SMEs.
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