AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSME Cybersecurity: A new push in Europe shows AI is making cyberattacks cheaper and easier, with small and mid-sized firms increasingly targeted through weaker defences and supplier links. Enterprise Support Reform: Northern Ireland is weighing a major overhaul of its enterprise support system for start-ups and micro/small firms from April 2027, arguing the current patchwork needs a simpler “one front door” model tied to measurable outcomes. Business Climate in Romania: An IMM Romania survey finds almost 35% of Romanian entrepreneurs say the business environment has deteriorated in 2026, with many blaming public policy for higher operating costs and bureaucracy. EU Economy Snapshot: Eurostat data highlights that services drive EU business value added and jobs, while micro and small enterprises make up 99% of firms but still generate a large share of employment and output. UK Mid-Market Identity: Mid-sized UK firms are rejecting the “SME” label, saying it blocks access to the right finance products and misrepresents their scale. Spain Insolvency Trends: Informa D&B reports Spain saw bankruptcy proceedings down 2% in the first nine months of 2026, while company dissolutions rose 10%, signalling pressure on smaller firms. Local Growth Stories: Ireland’s student entrepreneurs behind AURA Sports Cream plan to expand from pharmacies in Ireland toward the UK, Europe and the US.
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