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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…

Independent retailers demand equal treatment as Government prepares pub rates relief

9 Jan 2026

ACT parent company Bira has has demanded equal treatment for small shops after the government announced plans to water down business rate rises for pubs.
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Christmas and New Year message from ACT Director Jonathan Harrison

23 Dec 2025

An end of year message from Jonathan Harrison, Director of the ACT.
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Scottish Government urged to cut business rates for indie retailers

11 Dec 2025

ACT parent company Bira has called on the Scottish Government to follow Wales's example and introduce genuine business rates reductions for retail premises ahead of the Scottish Budget on 13... Read more…

Independent retailers to see rates bills soar by up to 15% despite government's "transformation" promises

2 Dec 2025

Independent retailers across the UK are facing business rates increases of up to 15% next year despite government promises of the "lowest tax rates since 1991", ACT parent company Bira has... Read more…

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Calling all bike shops to enter the Best Small Shops Competition!

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

The Best Small Shops Competition provides you with the opportunity to represent the cycle sector and celebrate local bike shops across the nation. The Competition recognises the innovative spirit and level of commitment that is required among those that take the initiative to run their own independent business.

Last year's finalist: Arragon's Cycle Centre

Arragon's Cycle Centre did a great job at representing the cycle sector as one of last year's finalists, they attended the awards reception at the Houses of Parliament last November.

Arragon's Cycle Centre has stood on the high street for over 50 years as a true independent family shop that have remained at the heart of their community by supporting events and entertaining local clubs.

You can read more about the competition here.

 

 

Best Small ShopsBest Small Shops 2019

This year's Competition will challenge entrants to justify how they promote their businesses to both current and new consumers, as well as evaluating any future plans for business development.

Applicants are advised to enter as soon as possible to ensure that their consumers have plenty of time to vote for the shop and thus improving their chance of being in the final 25 attending the reception.

Do the cycle sector proud and enter your business into the Best Small Shops Competition now!

 

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