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

Independent retailers back call for local leadership and simplified funding

The legislation comes into force on 2 December, with the Association urging independents to eng

“It makes sense for the associations to work together, especially where it is mutually beneficial”

Gift retailers left reeling from triple blow of business rates doubling, employer National Insurance ris

The Association is calling for urgent action from the government and law enforcement agencies

Andrew Goodacre, ceo of Bira, reveals the agenda for the Association’s 125th anniversary conference

The Association is calling on Rachel Reeves to live up to her comment: “high str