AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAustralia’s Cost Squeeze: Small-business owners are pressing the government for answers over tax changes, while new research finds 69% of hospitality firms expect costs to rise after the card surcharge ban; half plan to raise prices. Scotland’s Rates: Small firms are calling for business-rates relief to be restored as revaluations push more businesses into higher bills, despite no matching rise in their income. Platform Fees: Thailand is moving to tighten oversight of delivery-platform charges after restaurants and riders raised concerns about fees and weak explanations. Credit Access: Nigerian officials say businesses need more than loans to grow, as a banking-sector recapitalisation raises questions about whether stronger balance sheets will translate into affordable credit and business investment. Compliance Relief: Indonesia has extended the halal-certification deadline for some micro and small businesses to 2028, citing missed targets and the burden of preparing documents.
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