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Support needed for independents says Bira
By GCU on March 24, 2020The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is calling for immediate access to financial support for the small business owners effected by the Government-imposed lockdown of the country. -
Bira supports measures to limit impact of coronavirus on Scottish businesses
By GCU on March 17, 2020The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) is backing new measures by the Scottish government to help limit the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses. -
Bira welcomes the Government’s decision to increase discount rates for small retailers
By GCU on January 29, 2020The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed the Treasury’s decision to increase discount rates for small retailers from one-third to 50%. Bira, which represents the thousands of retail businesses across the UK, says the move will save its members on average £12,000 per year. The victory follows Bira’s three-year campaign to review the perceived unfair rates system. The increase in […]