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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...

9 Jun 2025

 To coincide with Bike Week (9-15 June) – the UK’s annual celebration of cycling – new research has revealed a clear shift amongst Gen Z and Millennials in their approach...

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New helpline for retailers trading in the European Union

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News , Political News

The containerGovernment has launched a new Export Support Service to help UK businesses get answers to practical questions about exporting to Europe.

The service is a 'one-stop shop' and brings together UK government information, making it easier for exporters to access advice and support.

Retailers can also access the Customs and International trade helpline on 0300 322 9434. The helpline is open from 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday and from 8am to 4pm on weekends.

Retailers can also register for webinars explaining the existing guidance on importing and exporting to the EU.

  • 5th Nov 9.45am-10.45am or 15th Nov 11.45am-12.45pm: Importing - steps you need to take before making your supplementary declaration - get advice on how to make a supplementary declaration and how intermediaries can help. Register now.
  • 8th Nov 11.45am-12.45pm: Customs Import Declarations an overview - of the whole declarations process. Register now.
  • 3rd Nov 3.45pm-4.45pm or 19th Nov 11.45pm-12.45pm: Exporting - what you need to do to keep your goods moving - covering zero-rated VAT, customs declarations, using an intermediary as well as licences, certificates, and authorisations. Register now.
  • 9th Nov 9.45am-10.45am: Trader responsibilities when using an intermediary - your responsibilities if using an intermediary to complete import or export declarations. Register now.
  • Importing food and drink, and animal products from the EU to Great Britain - DEFRA webinars about upcoming changes and how to register and use the import system IPAFFS (Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System). Register here .

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