AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHealthcare Labor Shock: Spain’s doctors’ unions have agreed to launch an indefinite strike starting 28 October, rejecting the government’s draft Framework Statute Bill and demanding a dedicated legal framework for doctors and medical professionals. SME & Workforce Migration: The Canary Islands saw strong growth in self-employment driven by foreign residents, with foreign autónomos rising from 28,496 (July 2022) to 33,628 (July 2026), now nearly 23% of all self-employed workers. AI for Business Finance: Kapital, an AI-powered bank for companies, added US$125m in capital and debt to extend its Series C, and says it serves 350,000 clients across Mexico, Colombia, Spain and the US. Tourism Pressure (UK, but relevant to Spain operators): London’s overnight-stay “tourist tax” is set to be capped at 5%, adding cost pressure to hospitality—another reminder of how quickly travel taxes can hit small operators. Cybersecurity for SMEs: Researchers from Catalonia report a cheaper moving-target defense approach that could help organizations improve security without the usual cost burden.
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