18 August 2025

Government condemned over £5.9bn “De Minimis” Import Loophole

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) Bira has condemned the Government’s inaction over the “de minimis” import loophole following a Sky News investigation revealing £5.9 billion worth of cheap imports entered Britain last year without paying customs duties. The investigation found that companies like Shein and Temu have capitalised on the legal clause, which excludes

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Bira reports that independent retail is in crisis

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has found that Britain’s high street crisis has dramatically deepened, with nearly half of independent retailers reporting sales have crashed compared to last year, according to concerning new research that exposes the scale of the struggle facing local businesses. The figures, released by Bira, show 46% of businesses suffered

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