AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBudget Fallout: More than half of surveyed UK small businesses expect last week’s Budget to leave them worse off, with minimum-wage rises the biggest concern; just one in 10 expect to benefit. Food and Cybersecurity: Cyberattacks have disrupted supermarket refrigeration systems in the UK and across Europe, raising fears for food supplies. EU Trade: Britain and the EU have agreed a draft deal to remove most post-Brexit food export checks, easing barriers for producers and suppliers. Investment: AbbVie is expanding its Oxford research centre through an investment of more than £120 million, while Drax and Brookfield are pursuing a multibillion-pound AI data-centre project in North Yorkshire. Automotive Industry: Manufacturers say targeted government support could unlock billions in UK research and development investment and help create high-value jobs.
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