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3 Mar 2026

A Scottish bike repair shop and cafe has recently moved premises into a bigger unit thanks to a growth in business, with the local council noting the positive impact it would have on the local...

26 Feb 2026

Here's one that often surprises people: professional indemnity insurance. It's not just for lawyers and accountants. Joanna Evans, Head of Bikmo for Business, explains in the next installment of...

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

Cycling Industry News (CIN) is once again asking independent bike dealers and workshops to take part in its annual Market Data Survey to help build an...

19 Feb 2026

iceBike* 2026 reported record registrations and attendance growth for the second consecutive year at events held at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester and the Lee Valley VeloPark in...

19 Feb 2026

Local Bike Shop Week is approaching, with this year’s celebrations taking place from Sunday 3 May to Saturday 9 May 2026 - and retailers have highlighted the positive experiences they've...

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.

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Employment Rights Bill - ACT and Bira answer your questions

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News

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.

Employment Rights

From banning fire and rehire practices, to day one statutory sick pay rights and changes to unfair dismissal requirements, there is a strong chance your business will be affected.

Have questions about the Employment Rights Bill?

The Employment Rights Bill, set to overhaul significant aspects of UK employment law over the coming months, includes provisions for extended parental leave, changes to flexible working rights, new protections for workers in the gig economy, and alterations to the rules governing zero-hours contracts.

With such significant change on the horizon, Bira have created the form, linked below, for you to submit your questions, with as many as possible set to be answered in an upcoming episode of Bira's High Street Matters podcast.

Click the link here to submit your questions.

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