AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUK Business Rates: A correction to Budget guidance adds £33m in discounts for high-street retailers, hospitality and leisure firms, after inflation had eroded the planned tax relief. Growth Finance: The EIB and CIB Bank have agreed a €100m risk-sharing deal expected to unlock up to €200m in loans for Hungary’s mid-sized firms. Local Grants: Seven communities in Limassol can access small-business grants of up to €50,000. Business Climate: UK small firms warn that government policies are discouraging hiring and investment, as the business population fell by 104,000 and self-employment declined. Borrowing Costs: The Bank of England’s rate rise to 4% adds pressure on firms already facing higher costs. Cybersecurity: Mastercard has launched free cybersecurity support for European small businesses.
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