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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Bank of England says counterfeit notes rose by over 100% in 2025 but still 'only fraction' of circulation
The number of counterfeit banknotes detected in the UK more than doubled in 2025, rising from 99,000 in 2024 to 200,000, according to new data from Bank of England.
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FCA sets out changes to allow contactless limits to be set by banks and payment providers
The Financial Conduct Authority has announced changes to its rules on contactless payments, giving banks and payment providers greater flexibility over transaction limits.
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Penzance protest against Lloyds Bank closure backed by Bira
Bira has thrown its weight behind a protest march on Lloyds Bank's London headquarters by Penzance businesses and campaigners fighting to save their local branch.
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Independent retailers condemn bank closures in rural areas
The wholesale closure of bank branches in regional towns and rural locations has been condemned by Bira.