AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoJobs and Investment: Starbucks plans 7,500 UK hires and 500 new shops by 2031, with recruitment focused outside London. But hiring fell in October, as employers faced higher borrowing and energy costs. Trade and Brexit: The UK and EU are nearing a deal to link carbon markets and are discussing closer electricity-market ties. The push for a reset comes as more than £100m spent on post-Brexit border inspection posts is reported wasted. Technology: Britain’s AI investment boom is heavily concentrated in London, with smaller firms facing a tougher funding market. Interest Rates: The Bank of England has raised its key rate to 4%, adding pressure on households and businesses as inflation is forecast to climb.
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