AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUK-US Trade Push: Britain’s biggest-ever business delegation—200+ firms—has set off for Los Angeles to “open new doors” for British talent, with the mission backed by Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy after Trump scrapped tariffs on UK whisky. Public Finance Pressure: The IMF warns the UK is running out of room for more tax rises, urging spending restraint as borrowing costs stay sensitive to Westminster turmoil. Cost of Living Shock: Analysts say UK homeowners face a bigger mortgage hit than US and Europe as Middle East-driven energy and inflation pressures feed into higher rates. Business Rates Backlash: Small firms, from pubs to independent bookshops, say business-rate appeals are too slow and too low-success, leaving thousands paying higher bills while cases drag on. Water Stress in Scotland: New research finds Scotland’s water use by agriculture jumped over 500% during scarcity years, as extreme weather and regional rainfall swings force restrictions. Housing Delivery Spotlight: Sheffield is using UKREiiF to showcase regeneration and its plan to deliver 38,000 homes by 2039.
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