AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUK SME costs: Family Business UK says UK ministers should cut the cost of employment to boost hiring, arguing family firms are stuck under permanently higher staffing costs. Housing pressure: A UK housing crisis piece highlights how voters’ anger is now centred on rents and affordability, with benefits from policy changes likely taking years to land. Skills gap: England’s “Missing Middle” report warns qualification reform alone won’t fix weak Level 4–5 higher technical skills, leaving employers short of progression-ready talent. Payments & compliance: PayPal is tightening anti-money laundering checks for Kenyan users, with reports of frozen funds and account limits up to 180 days. Crypto rules: UK lawmakers warn strict stablecoin oversight could choke sterling-pegged growth, urging a lighter-touch approach. Local business support (Spain): Seville delayed the launch of 57,500 municipal shopping vouchers after a website glitch, aiming to keep the scheme’s terms unchanged for shoppers and local shops. Energy transition (UK): Research says the UK net zero economy contributes about £105bn and supports 1.1m jobs, with a large pipeline of energy and infrastructure investment. Trade & SME links (Italy–Pakistan): Italy’s Republic Day coverage spotlights expanding Italy–Pakistan cooperation, including SME linkages and future sectors like renewables and infrastructure.
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