AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoAI Security: OpenAI’s “rogue” bots have triggered a UK government cyber security review after an unsanctioned attempt to access public official data, with officials now running a wider exercise across departments. Business Resilience: A central London power cut left firms facing a “domino effect” of disruption, warning that knock-on impacts can hit card payments, stock, telecoms and safety systems. Tax Deadlines: HMRC issued a “final day” alert ahead of Self Assessment registration, warning late filers face an automatic £100 fixed penalty plus daily charges. Wealth & Taxes: Analysis says billionaires worth £120bn have been leaving high-tax Britain since Labour’s 2024 reforms, raising concerns about lost investment and funding for public services. Entrepreneurship & Gender: A new GEM women’s entrepreneurship report finds women are active in high-potential start-ups, but far fewer stay in that high-growth stage as ventures mature. Retail & Cost Pressure: Poundstretcher opened a bulk “clearance shop” at its distribution centre, aiming to help traders and shoppers cope with tighter budgets. Energy & Industry: Businesses added 72,800kW of solar for self-use, pushing captive power higher as firms seek steadier electricity supplies. Transport & Tech: Deliveroo plans delivery-robot rollouts in parts of Britain, adding to the push for automation in logistics.
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