AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUK Budget: Small retail, hospitality and leisure firms stand to benefit as the small-business rates relief threshold rises from £12,000 to £18,000. But business groups say higher employment costs remain a burden, and some argue the Budget did too little to support exporters. Energy Costs: Nearly 370,000 eligible small businesses in PG&E’s California service area will automatically receive a $36.18 credit on their October bill. Cybersecurity: A Proofpoint survey found ransomware attacks fell to 18% of respondents from 24% last year, but 45% still lack confidence in their protection; phishing was the most common reported entry point. Cross-Border Payments: Ghana is developing direct cedi-to-yuan payments for Chinese suppliers, which could help importers cut conversion costs, delays and exposure to exchange-rate swings.
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