AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Chips: The UK unveiled a £1.1bn AI Hardware Plan at London Tech Week, including £750m for a national AI supercomputer and £400m for next-gen chips, with £150m earmarked to buy novel chips from British firms and startups. Banking & Payments: Lloyds has partnered with Stripe in a $160bn (£119bn) fintech tie-up to speed up payments setup for small businesses via a new “Lloyds Accept” suite. Housing & Tax: MPs are pressing Rachel Reeves to reform or scrap stamp duty, arguing it’s slowing the property market and hurting the economy. Employment Law: The British Retail Consortium warns guaranteed-hours reforms could reduce flexible work availability in retail, with part-time flexibility a key driver for workers. Cash Policy: YouGov research for the Payment Choice Alliance finds 72% back laws requiring businesses to accept cash, while only 10% support a fully cashless UK. Regional Growth: Ambition North Wales is recruiting a Head of PMO Delivery to drive implementation of the North Wales Growth Deal. Business Compliance: Warrington carwash and a Dubai Mini Market shop were fined £45,000 each for employing illegal workers, with enforcement lists aimed at deterring others. Aerospace: Vertical Aerospace says its latest full-scale prototype completed its first piloted flight in the UK, starting an expanded test campaign.
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