22 July 2021
Businesses across the country are currently being impacted by the 'pingdemic' - staff shortages as a result of being contacted by the NHS track and trace app.
Bira would like to get a sense of how it is impacting the indie retail sector, and we are also searching for media case studies.
We know that for a small shop, if one member of staff tests positive for coronavirus and has to self-isolate, then it is likely the rest of the employees will have to too. This often means the complete closure of the business.
In an article in the Daily Telegraph, Bira CEO Andrew Goodacre explains how the 'pingdemic' could cripple the sector.
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MP report highlights need for cash acceptance as Bira claims high street retailers must be considered
Declining cash acceptance could lead to a ‘two-tier society’, a new report from the Treasury Committee has warned, with Bira emphasising that independent retailers must be considered in any future decisions on mandating cash payments.
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Visa is Introducing New Mandate as Part of the 3D Secure 3DS authentication process
Visa is introducing a new mandate as part of the 3D Secure (3DS) authentication process for businesses that accept online payments.
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Bira 'Disappointed’ In RBS Branch Closure Announcement
Bira has expressed its disappointment following the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) announcement of plans to close 18 branches across Scotland.
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King Charles III banknotes to enter circulation
Banknotes carrying a portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on 5 June 2024. The portrait of the King will appear on existing designs of all four banknotes (£5, £10, £20 and £50), with no other changes to the existing designs.