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2 Jul 2025

MPs have called on Amazon and eBay to tighten controls after e-bikes and chargers flagged as serious fire risks were found for sale on their platforms.

25 Jun 2025

The E-Bike Positive campaign has seen major success in the first half of 2025, with its message reaching nearly 8 million people across the UK through high-profile media coverage and growing...

20 Jun 2025

The House of Commons Business and Trade Committee has asked the ACT, and its parent company Bira, to help them reach out to small business retailers across the country, for their quick input on...

20 Jun 2025

Activate Cycle Academy has reopened its Cytech training facility in Darlington, offering a full range of courses from Home Mechanic up to Cytech Technical Three.
 

18 Jun 2025

The Association of Cycle Traders believes the time has come for greater accountability throughout our supply chain, writes ACT Director Jonathan Harrison in an article published for BikeBiz.

16 Jun 2025

The ACT has welcomed the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking's report "Unregulated and Unsafe: The Threat of Illegal E-Bikes", which calls for urgent Government action to...

11 Jun 2025

A new academic study has found that overzealous pro-cycling campaigners on social media may be inadvertently damaging the case for better cycling infrastructure across the UK.

11 Jun 2025

Bira has welcomed the Welsh Government's consultation on business rate reforms for retail shops, whilst calling for significant improvements to ensure the proposals truly support high street...

10 Jun 2025

Bike thefts across England and Wales have continued their steady decline, according to new data released by cycle insurance specialist Bikmo.

9 Jun 2025

Retailers on Britain's high streets are being encouraged to put themselves forward for the first-ever Love Your High Street Awards, designed to celebrate the small businesses that bring...

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Your business journey to net zero: Register for the London or Scotland event now

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News , Political News

Are Together for our planetyou interested in practical solutions to help achieve your low-carbon goals?

Your Business Journey to Net Zero, is a series of locally focused virtual events, designed to help small businesses who want to play their part in climate change, but don't know where is best to start.

The events will deliver tools, solutions and ideas to help small businesses map their best next steps. Attendees can also consider the business opportunities stemming from the transition to a low carbon economy.

#TogetherForOurPlanet

 

London event: Tuesday 12 October

Event highlights include:

  • Addresses from Minister of State for London and for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets, Paul Scully and the Government's UK Net Zero Business Champion, Andrew Griffith MP.
  • Presentations and Q&As with a number of businesses and organisations including West London Business, Planet Mark and London Councils.
  • A virtual exhibition hall showcasing initiatives, products and services on how to lower carbon emissions.

Limited places available, register now

 

Scotland event: Thursday 14 October

Highlights include:

  • Speeches from BEIS' Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets, Paul Scully, the Scottish Government's Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, Ivan McKee, and the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland's Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister Iain Stewart.
  • Presentations and Q&As with a number of businesses and organisations including BT, IoD, FSB Scotland, Carbon Literacy Project, Visit Scotland, SCDI, Beauty Kitchen and Cream o' Galloway.

Limited places available, register now
 

 

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