AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHousing & Mortgages: UK house prices fell for the first time year-on-year in nearly three years, with Lloyds reporting an average value of £298,468 in August (down 0.4% annually and 0.2% month-on-month) as higher borrowing costs and uncertainty cool demand. Savings & Tax: Cash ISA rules are set to change from April 2027, cutting the annual allowance to £12,000 for under-65s (with a 22% levy on interest above the new investment slice), while over-65s and state pensioners keep the full £20,000. Banking & Credit: Woori Bank’s credit profile improved after Fitch upgraded its viability rating, citing stronger capital adequacy and risk management. Business Finance: British Business Bank is backing a new £150m Northern Scale-Up Fund, offering £5m–£15m investments for fast-growing firms. Corporate Restructuring: Jaguar Land Rover faces reported 4,000 job cuts via a voluntary redundancy programme, with the government ruling out a bailout. Fintech & Fraud: Ukraine police dismantled a crypto fraud ring using “drainer” software, targeting victims across 20+ nations and netting up to $1m a month. Markets & Policy: Bank of England chief economist Huw Pill urged an immediate rate rise to 4% to prevent Middle East-driven inflation risks becoming entrenched.
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