AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLate Payments Crackdown: The UK is set to introduce the world’s toughest late payment protections for small businesses, with a proposed 60-day payment cap, mandatory interest on overdue invoices and stronger powers for the Small Business Commissioner aimed at tackling roughly £26bn in unpaid bills. SME Hiring Support: A new Youth Jobs Grant would pay businesses £3,000 per eligible young hire, with an extra £2,000 incentive for SMEs taking on apprentices, as government pushes wider Jobs Guarantee and apprenticeship reform. Regional Investment Boost: Northern Ireland’s equity deals rose 17% in 2025, while Invest NI-backed projects secured £764m investment and are expected to create 4,301 jobs—supporting local suppliers and professional services. Business Costs & Closures: A Surrey patisserie, Sweet Passion Cakes, is closing citing rates, energy bills and ingredient costs, while Coughlans Bakery (part-owned by Romesh Ranganathan) shut after cost pressures. World Cup Rules Hit Pubs: One Sittingbourne pub says it can’t legally open for a 1am England match despite temporary licensing extensions, highlighting how rules can still disrupt local trade. Heatwave Demand: Currys warns air-con and fan supplies are “tight” after a surge in cooling demand, with World Cup driving big-ticket sales.
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