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26 Feb 2026

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25 Feb 2026

The Rediscovery Centre has officially announced the launch of the Cytech Technical Three and Technical e-bike Courses at their training centre in Dublin.

19 Feb 2026

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19 Feb 2026

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19 Feb 2026

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17 Feb 2026

A week to celebrate and highlight the expertise and passion of independent bike shops across the UK is set to be held this May.

16 Feb 2026

A 18-strong coalition of business organisations and tax experts, including the ACT and led-by its parent company Bira, has today written to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury calling for a...

10 Feb 2026

The global Cytech training network says it’s strengthening its reach with the opening of its first-ever training facility in Wales. 

4 Feb 2026

Cycling campaigners have criticised the BBC for publishing a “one-sided” report on e-bike pavement parking that blamed riders while overlooking other pedestrian hazards.

4 Feb 2026

British Transport Police (BTP) have abandoned a controversial policy that meant officers would not investigate bicycle thefts if a bike had been left outside a railway station for more than two...

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Free webinar exclusive to ACT members on employment law compliance

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

The ACT and legal partner WorkNest are hosting an exclusive webinar on how to remain compliant with employment law while making necessary business changes.

WorkNest ACT Webinar

With upcoming economic challenges, including National Minimum Wage increases and reduced business rates relief in April 2025, many retailers are reviewing their business models. Workforce-related adjustments, such as redundancies, contract changes, and managing sickness absence, are key considerations.

This free webinar is available to all, will take place on 12 February at 2pm and will provide practical guidance on handling these issues lawfully.

What Will Be Covered?

Hosted by WorkNest Employment Law Adviser Alice Brackenridge and ACT Director Jonathan Harrison, the session will explore:

  • Membership Benefits – How ACT members can access expert employment law advice and resources through WorkNest.
  • Redundancies – When redundancies are necessary and best practices for fair and legal implementation.
  • Changing Terms and Conditions – How to modify employment contracts while remaining compliant.
  • Sickness Absence Management – Strategies to reduce absence and tackle potential abuse of sick leave.

To register, visit WorkNest Webinar Registration.

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.

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