Spring Budget, CBD Flower, Business Rates Review and more...

This week's Bira headlines:

• Ahead of next month's Spring Budget, BIRA is urging Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to consider independent retailers when setting out his statement. CEO of BIRA Andrew Goodacre said he hoped to see him focus on growth and support for smaller businesses on the high streets throughout the UK. You can read the full story, and points we would like considered,?here.
• Did you see BIRA featured on ITV Central last Monday? Our CEO Andrew Goodacre spoke about the decline of city centre shops and what can be done about it, including support with business rates, and shop owners working together.

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Other news and resources:

Bira urges Chancellor to offer further support in Spring Budget?and to?consider independent retailers when setting out his fiscal statement next month.?Read more

Bira Direct is excited to announce that its Great Outdoors campaign is back?again this year.?Read more

Navigating the legality of CBD Flower:?What business and consumers need to know.?Read more

Bira joins Mad March Million.?The Mad March Million is a month-long challenge to raise funds for the Rainy Day Trust.?Read more

7 ways independent retailers can get involved with World Book Day. World book day is on 1st March and here's a few ways to get involved.?Read more

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

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