AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSME Finance & Lending: UK Finance is urging Chancellor Rachel Reeves to expand the Growth Guarantee Scheme, calling for a fivefold jump in the maximum loan size to unlock more bank lending to SMEs. SME Cash Flow & Costs: A UK report warns council tax is being charged on incomplete new-build homes, hitting smaller builders’ cash flow before properties are sellable. Cybersecurity for Small Firms: A Samba printing flaw (CVE-2026-4480) could let unauthenticated attackers run code remotely on vulnerable print servers—especially risky for setups allowing guest printing. Digital Tools for Growth: AUAU Technology launched a global SaaS platform for gyms and studios, aiming to simplify bookings, payments, and CRM for small-to-medium operators. Payments & Inclusion: The Philippines’ BPI says it’s expanding financial inclusion via microfinance and SME lending, including BanKo disbursements. Policy Watch: UK “Making Tax Digital” for Income Tax is now live for some sole traders and landlords, with quarterly updates starting soon. Business Sentiment: A U.S. Chamber index shows small-business owners still feel okay about their own health, but confidence in local and national economies is slipping. Energy Procurement: A new guide breaks down how SMEs can compare and structure energy contracts to avoid hidden bill drivers beyond unit rates.
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