AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHigh-Stakes Fire Safety: A St Davids business owner is urging retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues as Wales wildfire risk stays high, after past blazes were linked to littering. Local Planning Crackdown: Government plans to scrap the “aim to permit” rule would let councils more easily block new vape shops, betting outlets and adult gaming centres, with vape shops needing planning permission and longer closure orders for rogue premises. Small Business Cash Pressure: UK growth looks steady (ONS says +0.4% in Q2), but chambers warn the headline hides softer trading and rising costs hitting SMEs’ cash and investment. Cyber Risk for Retailers: Furniture firm Nick Scali says it’s manually processing orders after a cyber breach, with customers potentially affected. Support for Independent Firms: Rutland & Stamford Mercury Business Awards finalists include several independent retailers, spotlighting local shops and community-focused businesses. Skills for Work: An England pilot will use “AI boot camps” to help 16–21-year-olds get job-ready, aiming to place many into apprenticeships with local employers. Business Rates & Jobs Talk: Andy Burnham’s tour includes a message of backing small firms, building on earlier business rates relief for pubs and venues.
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