AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoReturn-to-office, rethought: In the UK, offices are being redesigned to make “quiet” a selling point and to turn attendance into something employees actually want—JLL reports average presence rising from 2.7 days/week (2025) to 3.2 (2026), while landlords cite occupancy at a 20-year high. High-street shake-up: Cornwall’s new Nansledan “high street” model is drawing attention as a potential lifeline for small firms—though nearby Newquay fears it could siphon trade. EU trade signal: The EU and Mexico have updated their global agreement, with the Commission saying tariff cuts could save Europe’s agrifood sector about €100m a year, and that most exporters are small businesses. SME pressure points: Britain’s retail squeeze is biting again—Morrisons plans to shut 100+ convenience stores—while tech users watch Intuit’s Mailchimp shift as investment cools. Africa growth playbook: An “AI century” manifesto argues Africa’s next leap depends on citizen productivity and SMEs treated as strategic infrastructure, not side projects.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
Perspectify News
