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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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E-learning courses for businesses

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

health and safetyEast Sussex Trading Standards are working with their partners in the Fire Service and Environmental Health and widely through the Business Advice and Support Partnership to supply e-learning for businesses.

East Sussex Trading Standards are excited to announce the introduction of Trading Standards legislation low cost e-learning for businesses.

E-learning courses include:

  • Health and Safety
  • Trading Standards and Consumer Law
  • Business Safety Legislation
  • Introduction to Business Fire Safety

 

Health and Safety

These e-learning courses cover an overview of the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), fire safety procedures, first aid, health and safety in the workplace, manual handling in the workplace, moving loads by lifting and slinging and risk assessment on the site and at work.

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Trading Standards and Consumer Law

Trading standards and consumer law covers consumer contracts - distance sales and how they can affect your business, the Consumer Rights Act 2015, the prevention of underage sales, storing and selling firework safely and legally, trading fairly and consumer contracts - off-premises sales.

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Business Safety Legislation

The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 took effect on 1st October 2006.

The legislation is there is simplify the old fire safety legislation, providing a risk-based approach to fire safety enabling a more efficient effective enforcement by the Fire and Rescue Service.

The core of the legislation is the Fire Risk Assessment, an organised appraisal for businesses to identify potential fire hazards.

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Introduction to Business Fire Safety

This is a half day course containing information and guidance there to help businesses manage their fire safety requirements.

This course provides insight into the Fire Safety Order, Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Prevention.

This course is designed for small and medium sized businesses and employers who own or manage a business premise.

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