AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUK Budget: Chancellor John Healey raised the small-business rates-relief threshold for eligible retail, hospitality and leisure firms from £12,000 to £18,000, potentially taking 70,000 businesses out of rates. Business groups welcomed the help but warned higher minimum wages and other operating costs will still squeeze firms. Mayors will also retain 20% of business-rates revenue from next year, giving regions more control over local investment. MSME Funding: Malaysia says Sabah has received RM950 million in financing, benefiting more than 44,000 entrepreneurs. The government is extending support to rural businesses and exploring e-commerce partnerships to help local products reach overseas markets. Access to Capital: Needham Bank has expanded its small-business lending through Massachusetts’ Invest MA program, which makes up to $500 million available to participating banks that commit to growing business loans. Energy Bills: Eligible small-business customers served by PG&E will automatically receive a $36.18 California Climate Credit on October bills; nearly 370,000 businesses are expected to qualify.
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