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8 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has welcomed the Bank of England's decision to reduce interest rates from 4.5% to 4.25%, calling it a "much-needed boost" for the retail sector, including for cycling...

8 May 2025

ACT parent company Bira has responded to the news that the 144-year-old Beales department store is staging a "Rachel Reeves Closing Down Sale" in its final weeks of trading, with giant yellow...

2 May 2025

Could the UK cycling industry be showing signs of renewed momentum? Following a challenging period marked by falling sales and overstocked inventories, overall trends and sales figures from...

2 May 2025

The Netherlands is set to legalise electric scooters and other light electric vehicles on public roads from July 2025, provided they are registered and display a license plate.

30 Apr 2025

The ACT has welcomed the announcement of a parliamentary inquiry into e-bike products not meeting safety regulations, which has been launched “in context of dangerous low-quality e-bike...

29 Apr 2025

Edinburgh has been named the UK’s top city for bike commuting, with 10.00% of its workforce choosing to cycle to work, according to new research.

28 Apr 2025

The Labour Government’s new Employment Rights Bill is set to be in force this year and the new regulations will impact high street retailers up and down the country.

25 Apr 2025

ACT parent company Bira welcomes the Chancellor's announcement of plans to create a level playing field for British businesses against unfair international trade practices.

15 Apr 2025

Retail Crime Remains Alarming - Bira's Latest Survey Reveals Urgent Need for Action

11 Apr 2025

Bira has cautiously welcomed the Prime Minister's announcement this week on plans to put 'thousands of Bobbies back on the Beat' with a new neighbourhood policing guarantee.

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iceBike* 2023 South opens its doors tomorrow, ACT to be joined again by new service partner Tyl by NatWest

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ACT at iceBike* 2023 With the North edition having closed its doors only a couple of days ago, we are again readying ourselves to meet with members at the South edition of iceBike* 2023 at The Tobacco Dock in London tomorrow (Thursday 9th March) and Friday 10th March.

Many retailers new and old visited us at The ACT stand over the weekend, finding out how they can maximise the benefits of their membership and also learn about what Tyl by NatWest, our new card payments provider, are able to offer - nearly all of which finding out they can save on their costs!

Don't forget Tyl by NatWest will also be delivering the "Open Banking & What It Means for Cycle Businesses" seminar between midday and 12.20pm each day, so do listen in to find out how current trends and changes will be benefiting your business now and in the future.

In addition account managers will be present to speak to retailers and answer your questions on the ACT stand, as well as staff from The ACT on hand to answer any queries about all of our other services.

We will also be joined by Spokes People, our Cytech training providers based in Milton Keynes, there to discuss your training needs and talk all things Cytech.

If not done so already, you can register to attend here: https://www.icebike.co.uk/

We'll see you there for iceBike* South edition!

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