AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Cyber Resilience Act: The EU’s Cyber Resilience Act reporting rules are live for connected products, with manufacturers facing a 24-hour deadline to report actively exploited vulnerabilities and a 72-hour follow-up for more details, using the ENISA Single Reporting Platform. SME Support: A European consortium has launched OSCRAT, a free open-source toolset to help SMEs turn the new cybersecurity obligations into day-to-day compliance workflows. EU–India Trade: The European Commission has sent the EU–India Free Trade Agreement to the Council for signature, aiming to cut tariffs on 96% of EU goods exports and potentially reshape a €180bn+ trade relationship. UK Tourism Tax: In England, Labour’s proposed uncapped overnight visitor levy is drawing heavy pushback from hospitality firms, with warnings it could hit jobs and tourism spending. Energy Pressure in Greece: The ECB’s latest rate hike is expected to raise borrowing costs for Greek households and businesses, especially those on floating-rate loans. SME Growth & Exports (UK): New research for the Great British Pitch USA shows UK small firms are increasingly targeting North America, but many still don’t export there yet. Business Advice for Entrepreneurs (UK): Lenovo is launching “Call Eva,” letting entrepreneurs leave voice notes for business questions and get selected live guidance from Eva Longoria. SMB Costs (UK): A survey finds UK small businesses are delaying growth plans as energy bills and wider costs squeeze margins. Morocco SME Agenda: Morocco’s employers group CGEM sets priorities for private investment, competitiveness and stronger support for very small, small and medium enterprises ahead of elections. Drone Rule Shock (US): The FCC’s proposal to effectively ban many consumer drones with wireless transmitters has triggered overwhelming public opposition, raising concerns for hobbyists and small operators.
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