AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoUK Microbusinesses: Britain’s 3.3 million firms with fewer than 10 employees generate £868bn in annual sales and support 3.8 million jobs, yet a new report says they get scant attention from policymakers. It calls for lower employment taxes and business-rates reform. Energy Costs: Manufacturers can apply for a UK scheme offering eligible firms up to 25% off electricity bills from April 2027, plus a one-off payment for early applicants. EU Outlook: Europe’s SME climate index is steady, but the survey finds weak trading and investment prospects. Energy costs, uncertainty and falling short of sales expectations continue to weigh on firms, especially in manufacturing. Start-up Rules: Former Vodafone chief Vittorio Colao says Europe should simplify the first years of running a company and open more public contracts to small businesses, warning that fragmented rules hold young firms back. Northern Ireland Finance: Fifty-seven SMEs have secured £2.4m through the region’s Small Business Loan Fund III since its launch last year.
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