AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoGrowth and Europe: Andy Burnham says closer EU ties could cut food-trade red tape and ease pressure on prices, with a Brussels summit due on November 20. The government says the proposed changes could add £5.1bn a year to the economy; Conservatives warn the wider reset could leave taxpayers with a hefty bill. Investment: UK tech firms raised £2bn in large venture rounds in the third quarter, the strongest showing since 2021. AI infrastructure attracted nearly three-quarters of this year’s large-round funding, alongside investment in semiconductors, defence and quantum computing. Business climate: The growth push comes as construction weakens and wealthy Britons warn they have little reason to stay amid tax pressures. Trade: UK-Nigeria trade has reached £7.3bn, as both sides seek deeper commercial ties.
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