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AGP Executive Report

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Planning: New rules now let specialist officers decide routine applications, which could speed up changes to shops, pubs and other small business premises. Public Contracts: A study of 12,477 contract awards found more than half of local government contracts went to suppliers based in the same region, giving SMEs a reason to build local buyer relationships before tenders open. Business Costs: From April 2027, the rateable-value threshold for full Small Business Rates Relief will rise from £12,000 to £18,000, with tapered relief up to £21,000. Business Crime: Lancashire recorded 792 tool thefts in 2025, as police warn organised gangs are targeting tradespeople across force boundaries. Self-employment: The Government has announced paternity pay for self-employed fathers, though details of how the support will work remain to be seen.

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Nov. 1, 2026

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'So insulting!' Small business owner HITS BACK at Labour minister who branded employers 'not working people'

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Owner: Paul Marshall info about owner

GB News

Right-wing

Owned By	Paul Marshall through All Perspectives
Year Founded	2021
Website	www.gbnews.com
Domain Registration Year	2003
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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7 hours ago

CIBN pushes SME financing as recapitalised banks face industrial demands

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Owner: Frank Aigbogun info about owner

Business Day

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Owned By	Frank Aigbogun through BusinessDay Media Ltd
Year Founded	2001
Website	https://businessday.ng/
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Nigeria, Lagos
Owner Country	Nigeria

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10 hours ago

New Hampshire's Scenic Day Trip From Boston Has Antique Shops, New England Charm, And A Lively Village Center

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Owner: Bending Spoons info about owner

AOL - New York

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Owned By	Bending Spoons (Luca Ferrari, CEO & Co-founder)
Year Founded	1983
Website	www.aol.com
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
Owner Country	Italy

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10 hours ago

The prettiest UK town that attracts crowds of Midsomer Murders fans

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Owner: Reach PLC info about owner

Daily Express

Right-wing

Owned By	Reach PLC (M&G Investment Management Ltd. & Aberforth Partners LLP 2 Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1900
Website	www.express.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	1995
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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13 hours ago

Why a successful British business is now pie in the sky

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Owner: Paul Marshall info about owner

The Spectator

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Owned By	Paul Marshall through Old Queen Street Ventures
Year Founded	1828
Website	https://www.spectator.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	1996
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates

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Nov. 1, 2026

UK watchdog opens an investigation into Meta’s AI terms for publishers

The Next Web |

Owner: Nikkei Inc. Employees info about owner

The Next Web

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Owned By	Nikkei Inc. Employees through The Financial Times Ltd & The Next Web B.V.
Year Founded	2006
Website	thenextweb.com
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Netherlands, Amsterdam
Owner Country	Japan

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15 hours ago

Stronger for Scotland? SNP hands £35m benefits contract to company in INDIA

Scottish Daily Express |

Owner: Reach PLC info about owner

Scottish Daily Express

Right-wing

Owned By	Reach PLC (M&G Investment Management Ltd. & Aberforth Partners LLP 2 Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1943
Website	www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Glasgow
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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Nov. 1, 2026

Family firm hits out after 'well known' UK customer leaves £12.5k bill unpaid

Birmingham Live |

Owner: Reach PLC info about owner

Birmingham Live

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Owned By	Reach PLC (M&G Investment Management Ltd. & Aberforth Partners LLP 2 Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1870
Website	www.birminghammail.co.uk
Domain Registration Year	2005
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, Birmingham
Owner Country	United Kingdom