Mitie Intelligence Hub Protest & Events Bulletin

Local businesses must have voice in Pride in Place spending decisions

Bira has called for local businesses to be given a say in how Pride in Place funding is spent, as the government announced an £800 million expansion of the community regeneration programme.

Independent retailers invited to celebrate Love Your High Street this Valentine's Day

Independent retailers across the UK are being urged to get creative this Valentine's Day as part of Bira's campaign to encourage shoppers to support their local high streets.

High streets funding welcome but business rates reform essential for lasting change

Bira has welcomed the government's £150 million investment in high streets but warned that the funding could be undermined without fundamental business rates reform.

Over half a million shoplifting offences highlight scale of retail crime crisis

Independent research warning that Labour faces electoral wipeout unless it addresses high street decline has vindicated warnings from retailers, Bira has said.