Some 250,000 retail jobs have been lost in the last five years, with Bira call

A ‘perfect storm’ for independent retailers is seeing many closing ahead of April’s cost increas

The council’s £5 million initiative is offering 100 per cent business rate relief for qualify

It’s been “cautiously welcomed” by Bira, but concerns remain about the four year timeline

“We are urging the government to reconsider reversing the rates increase if they are seri

Visitors will have the opportunity to book 1-2-1 20-minute sessions

The government needs to take decisive action

This invitation follows the government’s recently published discussion paper on reforming business rates, released

Bira’s latest ‘High Street Matters’ podcast reveals why criminals target independent retailers