Bira is at the forefront of championing the cause of independent traders and shopkeepers across Britain.
With a dedicated focus on revitalising and preserving the high street, our advocacy takes our collective voice to the halls of Parliament and into discussions with key stakeholders. Our campaigns cover a wide spectrum of issues crucial to the success of independent traders including:
- Combatting the rising tide of retail crime
- Advocating for changes in legislation that promote fairness and flexibility
- Fighting for fairer business rates
- Overall reducing the regulatory burden
- £1 billion damages claim against Amazon by UK retailers
Latest News...
Devastating Budget delivers triple blow to independent retailers, says Bira.
Bira has condemned the Budget as the most damaging for independent retailers in recent memory, with a triple blow of doubled business rates, increased National Insurance, and higher minimum wage costs threatening widespread high street closures.
Through our efforts, we strive to ensure that the heartbeat of our communities, the high street, continues to thrive and serve as a vibrant hub for local businesses.
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Our Latest News
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List of most endangered high street shops reveals need to protect independents ‘more important than ever’
Over 130,000 independent high street businesses could be in danger of disappearing from UK high streets within the next 15 years if not properly supported, claims new analysis.
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'Industrial scale' of shop theft for online selling 'worrying', claims Bira as shopkeeper tracks down stolen goods on Vinted
Bira has warned of the growing "industrial scale" of shop theft to fuel online resale, following an incident where a Dorset shopkeeper traced stolen Jellycat toys being sold on Vinted.
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Bira welcomes action on online marketplace waste compliance for vaping and electrical goods
The Radio, Electrical and Television Retailers Association (Retra) has welcomed the announcement from Defra that waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations will be extended to overseas online marketplaces.
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Bira to play key role in Treasury's business rates reform discussions
Bira has been invited to participate in crucial Treasury discussions on business rates reform, marking a significant step forward in the association's long-standing campaign to reduce the rates burden on independent retailers.