Inflation, Autumn Statement, Black Friday and more...

This week's Bira headlines:

• The Chancellor released details about his autumn statement last week. While we welcome the support, we are still concerned about consumer confidence in spending on the high street. You can read the full story, and comments from our CEO Andrew Goodacre, here.
• Bira?has urged the Chancellor to step in and support indies after news the inflation rate hit a 41-year high. UK inflation hit 11.1% as energy bills and food prices have driven up the cost of living. Read the full story and our thoughts, here.
• The Sunday Express ran a story about Black Friday and how they were due to be more subdued than before. Our CEO Andrew Goodacre was interviewed for the article. You can read his comments, and the story, here.
• We shall be releasing the results from our Black Friday survey later this week. Thank you to everyone who took part and for your invaluable responses.

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Other news and resources:

Bira's summary of the Autumn Statement 2022,?Bira CEO, Andrew Goodacre, has summarized the facts and figures.?Read more

Autumn statement survey: Share your thoughts.?We’d like to hear what the?announcements mean to you.?Click here

Bira urges Chancellor to support retailers?after inflation hits 41-year high.?Prices have risen 11.1% in the year since October?Read more

Black Friday 2022, what's the alternative??Bira is supporting ‘Colour Friday’, a national campaign started in 2021.?Read more

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