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14 Oct 2026

A strong security setup can help retailers reduce the risk of repeat incidents and protect their insurability. Joanna Evans, Head of Bikmo for Business, explains in the next instalment of a...

13 Oct 2026

Several e-bikes have been rejected at the UK border in recent weeks after checks found serious safety and compliance problems, including fire risks, inadequate documentation and components.

12 Oct 2026

The ACT is hosting an online retailer support session on Thursday 22 October at 10am to help independent bicycle dealers affected by the administration of Accell Group UK.
 

9 Oct 2026

E-Bike Positive has gained further recognition from MPs, Government ministers and Transport for London (TfL), strengthening its position as a safety trust mark helping consumers identify safe,...

8 Oct 2026

Deliveroo is piloting new speed and GPS technology to identify riders using illegal e-bikes, with riders found to be repeatedly travelling at sustained speeds beyond the...

1 Oct 2026

Europe will need around 105,000 additional bike mechanics by 2032, according to new industry analysis which says the sector is already 45,000 mechanics short of meeting current demand.

29 Sep 2026

More than £9.3 million is being invested in walking, wheeling and cycling projects across Glasgow, as new data shows record levels of cycling on several of the city’s protected...

28 Sep 2026

A Parliamentary petition calling for a national minimum of 90 minutes’ free parking in town and city centres across England has gained momentum, with retailers and consumers being...

25 Sep 2026

Some cycling businesses that think they're running an "event" are in fact, legally, operating as a tour operatorJoanna Evans, Head of Bikmo for Business, sits down with Chris Hutchens,...

24 Sep 2026

Liverpool councillors have called on Merseyrail to reverse its decision to ban non-folding e-bikes on trains and at stations, with the policy due to come into force in January.

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ACT announces new partnership with legal specialists WorkNest

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

The ACT has teamed up with employment law, HR, and health and safety experts WorkNest as the association's new legal partner.

WorkNest & ACT

The partnership will provide ACT members with a wealth of benefits, including first-class legal advice, hands-on practical support, the latest legislation and best practices for your organisation, and access to a team of solicitors and employment specialists.

The new service also refreshes aspects of the ACT's previous legal offering, including replacing the seldom-used tax investigation protection with a host of other key benefits such as:

  • Employment law advice and protection
  • Hundreds of legal template documents
  • Representation in and cost covered of employment tribunals with cover for up to £50,000
  • Protection against PAYE investigations
  • Jury service protection
  • Data protection

WorkNest & ACT

Further benefits of the new partnership with WorkNest include HMRC and VAT guidance and assistance, with the entire service fully included in the cost of gold and silver membership to the ACT.

WorkNest is the UK’s leading provider of external employment law, HR, and health and safety services for businesses. The company's highly qualified advisory teams help thousands of organisations nationwide, ranging from small businesses at a single location to large household names.

For full details on the new partnership and to get in touch with WorkNest to discover just how much they can help your business, click the link here.

WorkNest & ACT

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