AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUK Economic Power Shift: Lord Jim O’Neill says an Andy Burnham-led Labour government should move power out of London, with business rates devolution “very strong probability,” as Burnham’s allies float a broader economic agenda. Leadership Tests: Former defence minister Al Carns hints at a challenge to Labour leadership, laying out “tests” for the next PM on defence spending, youth unemployment, and energy supply. AI for Small Business: Cloudflare’s CEO warns AI could squeeze small firms as “agents” shop for the best deals globally, changing why customers choose local businesses. Enterprise AI Testing: LG CNS launches PerfectWin ERP Edition, using agentic AI to automate SAP ERP testing for faster, less manual go-lives. Healthcare Tech Funding: Lycia Therapeutics raises $75m in an oversubscribed Series D, adding CFO and general counsel roles to push autoimmune and allergy pipeline trials. Local Business Disruption: Sheboygan Falls begins lead water line replacement with weeks of roadwork starting July 6. Regional Innovation Push: Greater Manchester creates a £11m wearable health and remote monitoring cluster to speed testing and deployment with NHS, universities, and industry partners. Startup Governance Debate: Indonesia’s “tech winter” may worsen after court-linked scrutiny of a failed start-up and venture capital misconduct. Banking Digitisation: BCB Bank picks Vikar Technologies to streamline online and in-branch account opening for consumers and businesses.
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