AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDWP Benefits Update: State pensioners and disabled claimants will see earlier payments this week due to the August bank holiday, with key benefits including Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, Attendance Allowance and Carer’s Allowance paid on Friday 28 August instead of Monday 31. Benefits Assessment Reform: The DWP is also changing PIP and Work Capability Assessment recordings, making audio recording the default for more transparency while still allowing opt-outs. HMRC R&D Tax Relief: HMRC’s crackdown on R&D tax relief abuse has reduced fraud/error, but new analysis warns the tighter regime may now be discouraging legitimate SMEs from investing in innovation. Energy Jobs & Skills: The UK has launched a £28m Ultra-LDES Challenge to develop long-duration clean energy storage (100+ hours), aiming to cut reliance on gas and support future clean-energy work. Local Business & Self-Employment: A 21-year-old Gateshead entrepreneur has opened a new salon bringing together independent beauty and wellness professionals under one roof. Work for Young People: A “Save the Summer Job” push backs relaxing rules for 16- and 17-year-olds’ weekend and shift work to help employers hire while protecting education. Employment Support for Barriers: A social enterprise biscuit maker supplying Avanti West Coast says it’s creating supportive jobs for people facing homelessness and other barriers.
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