AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFarm Finances: Scottish farms made an average £500 profit from agriculture in 2024–25, NFU Scotland says, warning that rising costs and labour shortages threaten domestic food production and calling for emergency energy support. AI Investment: Microsoft has pulled out of a deal to anchor Nscale’s Essex data centre, a setback for the startup’s planned IPO; the site faces delays and may not get grid power until the 2030s. Trade: The India–UK trade agreement, in force since July, offers duty-free access for nearly 99% of Indian exports to Britain, with UK tariff reductions for Indian goods phased in over a decade. Rural Businesses: Nearly nine in 10 rural family firms surveyed by the CLA have postponed or scrapped investment amid inheritance-tax concerns; some fear selling land to cover future bills. Growth: UK GDP rose just 0.1% in August, beating forecasts but underscoring the economy’s weak momentum ahead of the Budget.
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