AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoUK High Street Tax: Andy Burnham’s business rates overhaul for small high street firms could cost around £880m a year, with analysis warning the plan would likely be funded by higher taxes on large warehouse developments used by online giants. Retail Supply Stress: In the UK, Currys says cooling stock is “pretty tight” after heatwave demand spiked, with fans up nearly 3,000% and air-con units up 330% week-on-week. SME Export Push: Bangladesh Bank set export incentives for 43 sectors for FY27, including higher support for SMEs in readymade garments and extra boosts for textiles to the Eurozone. Digital Trade for SMEs: Alibaba.com says it will help Pakistan’s SMEs reach global markets with AI and export outreach, focusing on apparel, leather, sports equipment and medical instruments. Business Compliance & Privacy: A Delhi court ruling on domain privacy is being challenged by GoDaddy, which warns the decision could reshape internet privacy rules beyond India. Local Business Growth: London’s Five Iron Golf plans a £20m UK rollout starting with a London site, aiming to create hundreds of jobs.
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