AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBudget Pressures: The U.K. Budget raises the business-rates relief threshold for small firms to £18,000, but business leaders say rising wages and hiring costs still make growth difficult. Disaster Support: The SBA is offering low-interest loans to small businesses affected by floods, storms and wildfires, providing a lifeline as communities rebuild. Import Rules: Kenya’s tax authority now requires cargo consolidators to identify individual importers and report shipment details, adding paperwork for small firms that share container space. Access to Finance: SME borrowing is rising amid uncertainty, while Pakistan’s finance minister is urging faster lending to small businesses and farmers. Local Trade: Oxford independents say traffic filters and unclear access information have cut footfall and revenue, and are urging customers to keep visiting. Growth Opportunities: Welsh prosthetics maker LIMB-art, which sells in 14 countries, is targeting new export markets after winning national recognition.
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