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Bira calls for business rates reform and action on overseas imports alongside new government investment

26 Mar 2026

Bira has welcomed the government's £319 million investment in high street revitalisation, while warning that without reform of business rates and action on overseas imports, many high... Read more…

Chancellor's High Street Roundtable | Campaign Update from ACT parent company Bira

19 Mar 2026

The Chancellor held a roundtable discussion on a future high street strategy last week, with Bira the sole voice representing smaller retail businesses. Read an update on Bira's place at a... Read more…

Independent bike shop takes stand against selling or repairing e-scooters with police echoing plea

18 Mar 2026

An independent bike shop is refusing to sell or repair e-scooters over concerns about how they are being used, with the area’s police force backing the call and urging others to follow... Read more…

ACT parent company Bira backs calls for online marketplace accountability over dangerous product safety failures

13 Mar 2026

Findings from consumer rights publication Which? add to calls from the E-Bike Positive campaign to better scrutinise these sites and promote quality e-bikes from reputable manufacturers and... Read more…

Independent retailers warn Spring Statement missed opportunity as geopolitical tensions threaten high street recovery

5 Mar 2026

ACT parent company Bira has warned that the Chanellor's Spring Statement offered no new support for high street businesses, as rising tensions in the Middle East threaten to push up energy... Read more…

Scottish bike shop and cafe expands into bigger premises as council recognises 'positive impact on economy'

3 Mar 2026

A Scottish bike repair shop and cafe has recently moved premises into a bigger unit thanks to a growth in business, with the local council noting the positive impact it would have on the local... Read more…

Local Bike Shop Week returns this May, with independent retailers reporting strong benefits from past events

19 Feb 2026

Local Bike Shop Week is approaching, with this year’s celebrations taking place from Sunday 3 May to Saturday 9 May 2026 - and retailers have highlighted the positive experiences they've... Read more…

Independent bike shops unite for inaugural Local Bike Shop Week celebration

17 Feb 2026

A week to celebrate and highlight the expertise and passion of independent bike shops across the UK is set to be held this May.
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ACT part of coalition letter calling for consultation on online VAT reform

16 Feb 2026

A 18-strong coalition of business organisations and tax experts, including the ACT and led-by its parent company Bira, has today written to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury calling for a... Read more…

Government's pub-only business rates package is "poor decision based on politics", ACT parent company Bira says

29 Jan 2026

The government's decision to give pubs a 15% business rates discount while excluding independent retailers is a "poor decision based on politics rather than what is good for the local economy",... Read more…

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Making Tax Digital pilots and webinars available

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News, Political News

HMRC has the ambition to become one of the most digitally advanced tax administration in the world with Making Tax Digital (MTD). Businesses and agents are increasingly recognising the benefits of digitisation and MTD plans to make fundamental and crucial changes to the way the tax system works. Tax systems will become more effective, efficient and easier for taxpayers to get their tax right.

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What will MTD mean for businesses?

Businesses will be able to devote more time, attention and energy to maximising business opportunities, grow and implement good financial planning.

What is MTD?

Businesses with a taxable turnover above the VAT threshold of £85,000 are required to keep VAT records digitally. Submission of VAT returns will need to be done using MTD-compatible software.

MTD allows for the digitisation of the VAT return process to reduce the tax gap and support businesses in staying on top of their tax affairs.

Ahead of the implementation of MTD, HMRC is holding webinars for businesses on:

  • How to prepare their business
  • Information on registering for the Public Beta Pilot.

Read the full story here.

The next webinars will be held on the 22nd of January at 11am, 1pm and 3pm

The government is also offering MTD pilots, find all the guidance you need here and sign up for MTD pilots here.

MTD pilots for VAT will open early 2019 to partnerships and those customers who trade with the EU.


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