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Bira welcomes Autumn Statement as support for Britain’s High Street

The British Independent Retailers Association has welcomed the support from the Chancellor in the Autumn Statement announced today. However the group has also warned that tough times still lie ahead with consumer confidence declining. In the plans released on Thursday, 17 November, it was announced that National Living Wage will be increased by 9.7% to

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Retailers asked to lobby MPs over energy hikes

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The British Independent Retailer Association (Bira) is asking members to lobby their local MPs for change following the recent announcement from Ofgem that energy prices will be jumping up by 80% this autumn. Bira has already been asking the government about business rate relief to help offset increasing energy costs and will be continuing to

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BIRA State of Trade Analysis

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The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has released its ‘State of Trade’ analysis for Q2, noting some interesting trends currently shaping the retail scene in Britain. We have just been through the worst performance for retail sales since before the pandemic. Essential food sales are holding up whereas non-food – often discretionary expenditure – has been

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Plastic Packaging Tax takes effect

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The Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) came into place on 1st April 2022 – here, the British Independent Retailers Consortium (bira) explains what you need to do and how it could affect your business. The plastic packaging tax has been introduced to provide an incentive for businesses to use recycled materials in plastic packaging. The goal

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Traders still nervous about end of restrictions

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Whilst many people are rejoicing at the end of mandates and covid restrictions not everyone is so enthusiastic about the turnabout, with the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) revealing that 50% of its traders are still nervous about the lifting of restrictions. In a poll sent to all its members, it was an even split

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Bira responds to the Autumn Budget statement

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The British Independent Retailer Association (Bira) has said it is ‘pleased’ the Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a 50% business rates discount for one year in his Autumn Statement today (Wednesday, October 27, 2021). The discount, which is worth up to £110,000 for retail and hospitality businesses, was one of several pledges made by

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Bira welcomes Autumn Statement as support for Britain’s High Street

Retailers asked to lobby MPs over energy hikes

BIRA State of Trade Analysis

Plastic Packaging Tax takes effect

Traders still nervous about end of restrictions

Bira responds to the Autumn Budget statement

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