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ACT parent company Bira welcomes £5bn Pride in Place programme

29 Sep 2025

Bira has welcomed the Government's announcement of a £5 billion Pride in Place programme, saying it will provide the kind of support high street businesses need to thrive.
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Scottish bike shop to celebrate 20-year anniversary with prize draw and instore event

24 Sep 2025

An independent Scottish cycling retailer is celebrating 20 years in business this month with a prize draw and ‘celebratory cupcakes’ during an event at the shop.
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Cycling Scotland emphasises difference between legal and illegal e-bikes and praises work of E-Bike Positive campaign

18 Sep 2025

Cycling Scotland has highlighted the crucial distinction between legal and illegal e-bikes, warning that confusion risks undermining public trust in a technology that is helping thousands switch... Read more…

Barber shop proves it's a cut above the rest picking up coveted British retailers award

2 Sep 2025

A barber's shop in Northern Ireland has proved that it's a cut above the rest by picking up the inaugural Love Your High Street Award 2025, following a public vote that attracted over 2,230... Read more…

Independent retailers face Fresh challenges as UK inflation climbs to 3.8%

20 Aug 2025

ACT parent company Bira has expressed serious concern following today's announcement that UK inflation rose to 3.8% in July, higher than the expected 3.7% and marking the tenth consecutive month... Read more…

Bike industry continues to face challenges as profits and forecasts falter at Giant, Canyon and Shim

14 Aug 2025

The global bike industry remains under pressure as Shimano, Giant and Canyon all report weaker profits and subdued outlooks for 2025.
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ACT to join industry leaders at brand new cycling trade event this September

13 Aug 2025

The ACT is set to be in attendance at the inaugural Cycling Industry News Live (CIN Live) trade show, which is set to bring together industry-wide education, market insight and product showcases... Read more…

Independent retail crisis deepens as nearly half see sales plummet compared to last year

12 Aug 2025

Britain's high street crisis has deepened dramatically with nearly half of independent retailers, including many in the independent cycling retail sector, reporting sales have crashed compared... Read more…

Independent retailers slam £5.9bn "de minimis" import loophole as Government delays action

11 Aug 2025

ACT parent company Bira has condemned the Government's inaction over the "de minimis" import loophole following a Sky News investigation revealing £5.9 billion worth of cheap imports... Read more…

Criminals undermining legitimate retailers as trading standards collapse

7 Aug 2025

Bira has warned that criminals are undermining legitimate retailers as trading standards services collapse, following a new Which? investigation.
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UK Power Network host webinar to help support SMEs and drive towards a Net Zero future

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

Evlaptoperyone has a role to play in helping the UK to address its carbon emissions and reach Net Zero. It's not just large business fleets that need to make the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) - across the UK there are nearly 6 million SMEs accounting for half the UK's private sector turn over.

Join UK Power Network on 7th July 2021, 14.00-15.00 to hear key findings from the White Van Plan project and how they could collaborate to support SMEs and drive towards a Net Zero future.

Register here.

Please note the information you provide when registering will be shared with UK Power Networks for the purpose of future communications in relation to innovation projects and used in accordance with their Terms and Privacy Policy.

You'll hear from UK Power Network's Head of Connections Service Delivery, Neil Madgwick and Innovation Engineer, Florentine Roy as well as the rest of the team including representatives from Ricardo about the work we're undertaking to support SMEs switch to EVs.

As the electricity distribution network operator for London, South East and east of England, UK Power Networks know collaboration is key to meeting the Net Zero challenge alone, and we want to share our findings with the industry and anyone working to address challenges faced by SMEs.

There will also be a live Q&A, where you can ask the team questions and find out how we can work together to facilitate a Net Zero future for all.

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