AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEU Aviation Costs: The EU is moving to extend its Emissions Trading System to international flights departing Europe, with the plan potentially starting in 2027 and raising new cost pressure for airlines and airport jobs. SME Sales Squeeze (UK): A new Unleashed manufacturing report says UK small and mid-sized manufacturers saw average sales revenue fall 39% in Q1, with purchasing and stock levels down and margins shrinking. Cyber Threats for Business: ESET’s APT report flags China-aligned groups spying across maritime, energy, and government targets, plus attacks tied to AI robotics and Android spyware. Secure Infrastructure for SMBs: Patton and Probity are pitching an NSA-listed 10-Gigabit data diode kit for one-way secure data transfer, aimed at defense, utilities, and industrial automation. SMB Software Growth: HoneyBook expands into the UK and Australia, bringing proposals, contracts, invoicing, and payments into one platform for independent professionals. Local Support & Community: In the Tri-Valley, students launched “Cards for a Cause” to deliver care packages and handwritten notes to seniors and veterans. Policy Fight (Australia): Australia’s capital gains tax changes face backlash as Labor pushes ahead with a “first step” plan while opponents warn it could hit small business.
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