AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPublic Finance: HMRC says UK corporate tax receipts hit a record £100.4bn in 2025-26, with financial and insurance firms the biggest driver at £25.3bn. Retail Demand Signals: The CBI reports UK retailers cut supplier orders at the fastest pace in over 40 years, with online order contractions also accelerating—an early warning for the Autumn Budget mood. AI Governance: KPMG finds 64% of UK firms now place AI decision accountability at C-suite level or higher, alongside stronger cyber controls as AI moves into core operations. Energy Resilience: Experts warn the UK is “one shock away” from an energy crisis, citing heavy reliance on imported gas and diesel and the risk of bill spikes. Payments & Access to Cash: Barclays confirms 132 cash machines will close by December, pointing customers to alternative cash services and LINK access-to-cash reviews. Consumer Sentiment: GfK shows confidence edging up in September, but savings intentions rose while major purchase plans fell—households appear to be hoarding cash. Crypto/Tokenisation: Nscale, a British neocloud, secures $3.36bn convertible financing ahead of an IPO, while Jumper schedules a JUMP token sale for 29 September with UK/US access restrictions. Corporate/Regulatory: Manchester City’s reported guilty verdict on 114 Premier League financial breaches is expected to trigger a long appeal and potential legal action—an unusual but high-profile governance test for UK sport.
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