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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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ACT announces new partnership with legal specialists WorkNest

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

The ACT has teamed up with employment law, HR, and health and safety experts WorkNest as the association's new legal partner.

WorkNest & ACT

The partnership will provide ACT members with a wealth of benefits, including first-class legal advice, hands-on practical support, the latest legislation and best practices for your organisation, and access to a team of solicitors and employment specialists.

The new service also refreshes aspects of the ACT's previous legal offering, including replacing the seldom-used tax investigation protection with a host of other key benefits such as:

  • Employment law advice and protection
  • Hundreds of legal template documents
  • Representation in and cost covered of employment tribunals with cover for up to £50,000
  • Protection against PAYE investigations
  • Jury service protection
  • Data protection

WorkNest & ACT

Further benefits of the new partnership with WorkNest include HMRC and VAT guidance and assistance, with the entire service fully included in the cost of gold and silver membership to the ACT.

WorkNest is the UK’s leading provider of external employment law, HR, and health and safety services for businesses. The company's highly qualified advisory teams help thousands of organisations nationwide, ranging from small businesses at a single location to large household names.

For full details on the new partnership and to get in touch with WorkNest to discover just how much they can help your business, click the link here.

WorkNest & ACT

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