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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Independent retailers face mixed outlook for 2025 after challenging year says Bira
Independent retailers have weathered one of their most challenging years in 2024, with multiple headwinds affecting the sector, according to Bira.
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Bira joins forces with FBUK to advocate for family businesses on inheritance tax policy
Bira is actively collaborating with Family Business United UK (FBUK) to address critical concerns surrounding Inheritance Tax (IHT), specifically the Business Property Relief (BPR) and Agricultural Property Relief (APR) caps.
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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.