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Retailers paying one-third of all UK business rates despite making up only 9% of economy

30 Oct 2024

Retailers and hospitality businesses are paying three times their economic share in business rates, according to analysis by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and UK Hospitality.
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How much cash do you still accept? Independent cycling retailers can respond to this survey today

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Bira cautiously welcomes retail sales growth but calls for continued support

11 Oct 2024

ACT parent company Bira has responded to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for September 2024
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FSB launches blueprint to revitalise UK high streets and boost tourism

3 Oct 2024

The Federation of Small Businesses has launched a new initiative, which it says aims to transform high streets across the UK, by advancing economic, social, and cultural benefits, while also... Read more…

Award-winning gin distillery to open new shop in Morecambe

3 Oct 2024

A family-run gin company is set to open a new distillery and shop in Morecambe.
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‘Largest independent bookshop in the country’ to open in York

3 Oct 2024

Independent booksellers Topping & Company will open a new bookshop over multiple floors in central York in autumn 2025.
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Three quarters of British shoppers would ban paper receipts on eco grounds, new data shows

3 Oct 2024

3 in 4 Britons (77%) would ban paper receipts if they knew how many trees were cut down to generate them – and millennials are the most eco-conscious (rising to 87%).
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Bira Urges Chancellor to Safeguard Independent Retail in Upcoming Autumn Statement

24 Sep 2024

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is set to address critical issues facing the UK's high streets at its upcoming Annual Conference, marking the event's return after a six-year... Read more…

Independent Retailers Association says steady inflation at 2.2% provides stability, but calls for interest rate reductio

19 Sep 2024

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has said the inflation rate holding steady at 2.2% in August provides some stability for the high street - but stresses the Bank of England... Read more…

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Small independent Harrogate shop does it again at the national level with new awards glory

Posted on in Business News

Independent Harrogate computer shop Phase 4 Computers has been named as a finalist in the Tech Awards 2024.

Gold cup

After making the prestigious list in the national awards organised by Tech for Techs, Richard Towers-Forth of Phase 4 Computers said: "We are honoured to be considered among the best in the field.

“We believe in providing honest, plain and simple English advice that helps our clients make informed decisions about their devices.

“This prestigious recognition acknowledges our commitment to innovation, excellence, and performance in the tech industry."

The small retailer has been shortlisted as finalists for three awards, thanks to the support and recommendations from tech professionals, vendors, and distributors who recognise the impact of its work.

Phase 4 Computers has been quietly providing top-notch tech support services without charging any diagnostic fees or hourly rates that break the bank since 1996. They are also members of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce.

Phase 4 Computers’ latest UK success sees it nominated in the following categories:

Finalist Tech For Techs community expert - Richard Towers-Forth

Finalist Best Tech Website – www.p4com.com

Best Shop Front – Phase 4 Computers

Richard Towers-Forth said: “We would like to thank you all our customers for being part of our success and we look forward to celebrating this achievement with you."

More information on the awards can be found here. 

 

 

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