Letter to Welsh Ministers, Energy Bills, Fragile High Street and more...

This week's Bira headlines:

• Bira?has expressed its concern that the High Street is 'fragile' following news that the big retailers such as TK Maxx and New Look are closing these stores. You can read the full story,?here .
• Calling all indie fashion retailers - Drapers wants to hear from you! They are running a survey on how rising costs are affecting you. Bira?will be able to share the results once the survey closes on February 26. Full story,?here .

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Other news and resources:

New Business Rates Appeal service for Bira members?Act before 31st March 2023 to have your 2017-2022 business rates reviewed with Appeal Business Rates.?Read more

Energy Bill Support Scheme:?Attention prepayment meter customers. The discount vouchers will expire June 2023.?Read more

Buildings insurance for your business.?Are you at risk of being underinsured? 80% of commercial properties are??Read more

Letter to Welsh Ministers?on proposed HFSS placement and promotions.?Read more

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