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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…

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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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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