AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoR&D Tax Relief: HMRC’s crackdown on R&D tax relief fraud is working, but new research warns it may now be squeezing legitimate SMEs too—raising the question of how to keep innovation funded while tightening compliance. AI & Kids Content: A study finds AI-generated children’s stories amplify gender bias, pushing “female” animal characters further out of the spotlight. Consumer Tech & Home: DeWALT is lining up upgraded 2026 cordless tools, while Hyper’s HyperDrive Next Thunderbolt 5 dock adds desk-friendly extras for busy offices. Retail & Shopping Tactics: Car buyers are warned about common dealership “bait-and-switch” moves, and streaming fans are reminded how easy it is to overspend unless you manage free trials. Beauty & Personal Care: A £21 Korean essence is trending for “silk in a bottle” hydration, and a trial suggests cutting plastic exposure can quickly lower phthalates and bisphenols. Sustainability & Products: Membrane Solutions unveiled new outdoor filtration gear at Outdoor Retailer 2026, targeting cleaner portable hydration for backcountry shoppers. Manufacturing & Design: Micron plans a $10B memory research push, and Norton’s Manx R wins an IDEA design award. Policy & Identity: India scraps a shared biometric telecom database, shifting verification to e-KYC and D-KYC.
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