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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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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…

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Cytech partner Activate Cycle Academy to exhibit at GT Malverns Classic Mountain Bike Festival 2024

Posted on in Cycles News, Outdoor News

CytechCytech training provider Activate Cycle Academy is to exhibit at the GT Malverns Classic Mountain Bike Festival 2024, an event often described as the “Glastonbury of mountain biking.” The event - the UK’s largest mountain bike festival - takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend (22nd - 25th August), at Eastnor Deer Park, Herefordshire.

The Malverns Classic prides itself on creating a hugely enjoyable and safe, family friendly cycling festival where music, entertainment, family activities and creativity collide to produce unmeasurable memories that capture the hearts and minds of all attendees. Last year, over 22,500 people attended this amazing event over the weekend!

ACAIt’s the Activate Cycle Academy team’s first year exhibiting at this iconic event, and they will be on Stand A5 in the Expo Village, offering information on all Cytech courses, tips and tricks on how to maintain your bike, plus full details about its industry-leading bike mechanics apprenticeship programme and how to start a successful career within the cycle industry.

MalvernsIn addition, at the festival, there will be racing for all ages and abilities across all disciplines, from Balance Bike Championships (for 2–5-year-olds), cross country racing, downhilling and the British Cycling 4X and Dual Slalom National Championships. You can bring your own bike and ride, as all courses are open to all festival attendees, even if you decide not to compete.

Full details about the GT Malverns MTB Festival can be found at malvernsclassic.com

Alongside the festival Cytech are offering £50 off their Theory one course with the code ‘PROMO’. The course can be completed online and in your own time, preceding the Technical one practical course and the two together combine to give you the full Cytech Technical one qualification. For more information head over to the Theory one website: cytechtheoryone.co.uk and to access the discount just use the promo code PROMO at the payment review page. Offer expires 31/08/2024.

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