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Public vote opens for inaugural Local Bike Shop Awards

24 Apr 2026

Cycling enthusiasts across the UK are being invited to vote for their favourite independent bike shop as the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards enters its final stage.
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Local Bike Shop Week Awards: Meet the Judges

19 Apr 2026

From our many brilliant entries down to 8 finalists, the judging panel will be evaluating and championing independent bike shops up and down the country that make an impact in their... Read more…

Independent bike shops urged to enter inaugural awards as deadline approaches

16 Apr 2026

The ACT is urging independent bike shops to enter the first ever Local Bike Shop Awards before entries close on Sunday 19th April.
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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…

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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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