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Bira welcomes Wales' business rates proposals but calls for key improvements

11 Jun 2025

Bira has welcomed the Welsh Government's consultation on business rate reforms for retail shops, whilst calling for significant improvements to ensure the proposals truly support high street... Read more…

New awards launch to champion Britain's independent high street heroes

9 Jun 2025

Retailers on Britain's high streets are being encouraged to put themselves forward for the first-ever Love Your High Street Awards, designed to celebrate the small businesses that bring... Read more…

"Tectonic shift" in employment law threatens independent retailer viability, warns Bira podcast

6 Jun 2025

Independent retailers are facing a "generational" transformation of employment law that could fundamentally change how small businesses operate, according to the final episode of Bira's first... Read more…

Retailers hope warm weather and bank holidays will boost high street sales

16 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has said that members are hopeful the warm weather, Easter weekend and upcoming bank holidays will provide a much-needed boost to high street sales.
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Economic growth surges to 0.7%, but "April reality check" looms for high street retailers

15 May 2025

UK economy delivers strongest quarterly performance in a year despite forecasts of business downturn.
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Communities come together for Local Bike Shop Day 2025 celebrations

13 May 2025

Local Bike Shop Day 2025 brought a wave of... Read more…

ACT parent company Bira welcomes Bank of England's latest interest rate cut

8 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has welcomed the Bank of England's decision to reduce interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%, calling it a "much-needed boost" for the retail sector, including for cycling... Read more…

ACT parent company Bira responds to Beales' "Rachel Reeves Closing Down Sale" as iconic store makes final protest

8 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has responded to the news that the 144-year-old Beales department store is staging a "Rachel Reeves Closing Down Sale" in its final weeks of trading, with giant yellow... Read more…

Employment Rights Bill - ACT and Bira answer your questions

28 Apr 2025

The Labour Government’s new Employment Rights Bill is set to be in force this year and the new regulations will impact high street retailers up and down the country.
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ACT parent company Bira welcomes Chancellor's action on unfair trade practices

25 Apr 2025

ACT parent company Bira welcomes the Chancellor's announcement of plans to create a level playing field for British businesses against unfair international trade practices.
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Maybe* CEO featured in list of 40 Digital Women to Watch 2021

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

Digital Women shines a light on the female technology role models throughout the UK and highlights women that have made a significant contribution to the technology sector. We're delighted to announce that Maybe* CEO Polly Barnfield OBE is featured in the 40 Digital Women to Watch in 2021 list, which is made up of the top entries for the annual Digital Woman of the Year award.

"This year, with the challenges presented by the pandemic, it was important for us to highlight the women who not only excelled in spite of the endless challenges of 2020, but also extended their services and efforts to help others in the wider community." - Lucy Hall, Founder of Digital Women


The Digital Women to Watch 2021 ebook is packed full of the UK's greatest talent and showcases the women who are going over and above to make a difference for women in digital.

Polly is shortlisted for the Digital Innovator of the Year award which recognises and rewards individuals who have harnessed the latest in digital and tech over the past year and are showing innovation in their area of work.

Read the Digital Women eMag here

 

"I'm delighted to be featured in the list amongst so many incredible women. The pandemic has forced each and every one of us to diversify and challenged us to think outside of the box to deliver technology solutions unlike never before. I'm proud to be one of many women to create digital solutions that are helping people through such challenging times." - Polly Barnfield OBE, CEO of Maybe*
    

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