14 December 2021
In a message to Bira members and indie retailers Bira CEO Andrew Goodacre said
"Bira has been asked by all the UK Governments to support the booster campaign and help keep employees keep safe at work. The booster is seen as the best way of addressing the threat posed by Omicron, and all employers are being asked to be flexible with employees and allow them time off to get a booster. Bira believes it is important for retailers to keep their employees safe, and we also believe that by helping the nation to be boosted is the best way of preventing any measures such as lockdown.
I suspect you are already seeing a drop in footfall as we approach the end of our busy festive period. It is really important to show the public that shops and those who work in them are safe and responsible – as you have done so many times in the past 20 months"
We have been sent specific information by Wales (in Welsh, in English), Scotland and in England