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First ever Local Bike Shop Week Awards launches to celebrate independent cycle retailers

1 Apr 2026

An awards scheme celebrating independent bike shops that go above and beyond for their communities launches this week.
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February retail sales dip signals growing consumer anxiety, warns ACT parent company Bira

30 Mar 2026

ACT parent company Bira has warned that falling retail sales in February are an early sign of consumers reining in their spending amid growing economic uncertainty.
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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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Businesses on deadline to adhere to FCA Consumer Duty

Posted on in Business News

FCA Together with our partners at V12 Retail Finance, we are highlighting the FCA Consumer Duty and the four key outcomes that the FCA will be looking for authorised businesses to adhere to.

While the FCA has given authorised businesses one year to implement these new changes, it is important to begin reviewing your business and implementing the principle sooner rather than later. This way you have adequate time to educate staff, review policies and inner workings and really embed the principle in how your business treats customers and conducts its operations.

V12 have put together a Consumer Duty Guide which recaps on all this important information and has quick links to useful resources. You may find it useful to download this guide and share among your colleagues. To get your copy, click here.

The first deadline to be aware of is 31 October 2022. The FCA has said that authorised businesses’ Boards (or equivalent management body) should have agreed their implementation plans by the end of October 2022 and be able to show they have scrutinised and challenged these plans to ensure they are deliverable and robust to meet the new standards. We also said that authorised businesses should expect to be asked to share implementation plans, Board papers and minutes with supervisors and be challenged on their contents.

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Retail Finance Training

One of the most effective ways to ensure that you and your staff are fully trained and compliant is by taking our Retail Finance Training course. Developed by ACT, it is the first online learning course for retailers which aims to build the skills and knowledge required to maximise sales using Retail finance.

You can find more information about Retail Finance Training on the service page and you can try the demo for free here.

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