AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNorthern Ireland Finance: 57 SMEs have secured more than £2.4 million from a loan fund launched last year, helping firms invest in stock, staffing and growth. Ireland Budget: The government has earmarked €1.3 billion for enterprise, tourism and employment, including €15 million to help keep rural pubs open amid rising costs. UK Start-ups: Alibaba.com’s CoCreate Pitch Europe returns in November, offering product-based start-ups a shot at a share of a $1 million prize pool and expert mentorship. Spain’s Digital Shift: A delayed invoicing reform is still set to affect autónomos and businesses, keeping compliance changes on the radar for smaller firms. EU Growth: The Eurogroup president says fragmented banking markets make it harder for companies to access finance and scale. UK High Streets: A think tank has proposed a 2% tax on online sales, exempting each business’s first £500,000, to fund lower business rates for physical shops.
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