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The Times publishes its list of the seven best shopping streets in the UK

24 Jun 2024

The Times has just published its list of the seven best shopping streets in the UK.
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Indie retail village wins Hospitality Hero Velvet Award for 2024

24 Jun 2024

An independent retail village in Ely that celebrates its one-year anniversary this month has won the Hospitality Hero Velvet Award for 2024.
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Bike shop owner slams police’s “abject apathy” after three shops broken into in one night

24 Jun 2024

A cycle shop owner has criticised the police’s “abject apathy” towards bike theft after thieves attempted to break into his store for the second time in a year, on the same... Read more…

A simple comparison of the General Election manifestos

24 Jun 2024

With less than three weeks to go until the General Election, Bira has produced a simple table comparing manifestos for Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Green Party and Reform UK, and... Read more…

Independents Day message - supporting independent shops boosts local jobs and economies.

24 Jun 2024

With the annual Independents’ Day weekend coming up on July 6th and 7th, independent retailers have been reinforcing the message that supporting independent shops boosts... Read more…

Euro 2024 predicted to deliver multi-million-pound boost for independent retailers

24 Jun 2024

Research from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has suggested 6% of shoppers will buy a new TV or electronic device during the Euros, 4% will purchase official merchandise and nearly 10% will... Read more…

Bira leads £1 billion damages claim against Amazon by UK retailers in landmark collective action

12 Jun 2024

A £1 billion damages claim has been filed against Amazon on behalf of retailers selling on Amazon’s UK marketplace for illegally misusing their data and manipulating the Amazon Buy... Read more…

Bira responds to KPMG Retail Sales Monitor report

10 Jun 2024

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has responded to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for May 2024.
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Small independent Harrogate shop does it again at the national level with new awards glory

10 Jun 2024

Independent Harrogate computer shop Phase 4 Computers has been named as a finalist in the Tech Awards 2024.
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Knutsford fashion show highlights town's 'amazing independent shops'

10 Jun 2024

Independent boutiques in Knutsford have teamed up once again to showcase their new designs at the third Flash Fashion.
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Taunton book shop to host three talks from climate specialists ahead of election

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Independent Taunton book shop Brendon Books is to host talks from climate specialists ahead of the general election.

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The shop has collaborated with Climate Action Taunton to organise three talks to help voters make an informed decision and ensure a 'cleaner, greener and a fairer future' on Thursday, July 4.

A spokesperson said: "Brendon Books and Taunton Literary Festival in association with green groups in Taunton are delighted to bring you three distinguished authors discussing the climate and the ecological emergencies and  their impacts.

"Strengthening partnerships between political and social movements is essential for driving positive change on climate, ecological, and social justice issues.

"These talks aim to amplify the community voices and ensure that they are heard loudly and clearly.

"Fostering an ongoing dialogue before, during and after the general election to support policy makers and to hold them accountable."

The dates and times of the three talks are as follows:

  • Bill McGuire - 24 June, 6.30pm: Bill is Professor Emeritus of Geophysical & Climate Hazards at UCL a Co-director of the New Weather Institute. He will talk about climate policy and  its relationship to climate triggers causing catastrophic events such as earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions.
  • Roger Morgan-Grenville - 27 June, 6.30pm: Roger is a writer, speaker and campaigner on conservation. As a storyteller, he believes strongly in the power of persuasion and entertainment in the battle to halt decline and promote regeneration. He will give an overview on nature restoration and activism.
  • Vikki Herd - 1 July, 6.30pm: As well as being a major bug lover and author of a recent book on rebugging the planet, she is also the Strategic Lead on Agriculture and the Wildlife Trusts  and also a part-time expert consultant. She will talk about how national policy can influence our farming and wildlife.

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