AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUK-EU Trade: A draft food deal could remove export health certificates and routine checks, easing costs for British food firms trading with Europe. It still needs approval, and the UK would align with EU standards. Small-Business Support: The UK plans to raise the tax-free trading allowance from £1,000 to £3,000 from April 2027, potentially helping 1.4 million side-hustlers; it has also cut the cost of Cyber Essentials certification for small firms by 75%. Green Investment: SMEs face a $1.1 trillion funding gap for green technology. A Sage-ICC report says complex applications deterred 80% of firms that explored green finance, and calls for simpler, standardised reporting. Rising Costs: France plans a 0.8% levy on commercial insurance policies from January 2027 to fund riot-damage claims. The measure still needs approval, but could add to business costs.
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