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Bike shop owner slams police’s “abject apathy” after three shops broken into in one night

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A cycle shop owner has criticised the police’s “abject apathy” towards bike theft after thieves attempted to break into his store for the second time in a year, on the same... Read more…

A simple comparison of the General Election manifestos

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With less than three weeks to go until the General Election, Bira has produced a simple table comparing manifestos for Labour, Conservatives, Liberal Democrats, Green Party and Reform UK, and... Read more…

Independents Day message - supporting independent shops boosts local jobs and economies.

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With the annual Independents’ Day weekend coming up on July 6th and 7th, independent retailers have been reinforcing the message that supporting independent shops boosts... Read more…

Euro 2024 predicted to deliver multi-million-pound boost for independent retailers

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Bira leads £1 billion damages claim against Amazon by UK retailers in landmark collective action

12 Jun 2024

A £1 billion damages claim has been filed against Amazon on behalf of retailers selling on Amazon’s UK marketplace for illegally misusing their data and manipulating the Amazon Buy... Read more…

Bira responds to KPMG Retail Sales Monitor report

10 Jun 2024

The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has responded to the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor for May 2024.
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Small independent Harrogate shop does it again at the national level with new awards glory

10 Jun 2024

Independent Harrogate computer shop Phase 4 Computers has been named as a finalist in the Tech Awards 2024.
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Knutsford fashion show highlights town's 'amazing independent shops'

10 Jun 2024

Independent boutiques in Knutsford have teamed up once again to showcase their new designs at the third Flash Fashion.
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Increasing numbers of UK consumers limiting their spending to goods on promotion

10 Jun 2024

Research of over 1,000 UK shoppers by Pricer shows 27% now only buy grocery items which are on offer – a +6 percentage increase compared to 2023. 
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Taunton book shop to host three talks from climate specialists ahead of election

10 Jun 2024

Independent Taunton book shop Brendon Books is to host talks from climate specialists ahead of the general election.
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Family-run Polesworth fish and chip shop celebrates 40 years in business with half-price chips.

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It was four decades ago that Peter and Kika Savvas moved from Gloucester to Polesworth to take over the village chip shop. The couple were both born on the island of Cyprus and hoped the decision - a huge financial gamble - would help build a life for their children.

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Polesworth Fish Bar, located opposite the historic Polesworth Abbey in a building more than 250 years old has undergone huge changes. In 1995 the shop was transformed from a tiny takeaway with two fryers and little room for customers into a modern bright establishment with three fryers and a restaurant area. The shop changed again following the Covid pandemic and the addition of items to the menu such as pizzas.

“It’s hard to believe that it’s been 40 years. Things have changed so much in the village, and we have constantly tried to evolve to cater to changing tastes and people’s lifestyles,” says Peter.

“I remember at pub kicking out time in the 80s and 90s we would have queues out the door. It’s different now and things are tougher, for all small businesses, but one thing that remains the same is we have always provided food of the highest quality - that we as a family love to eat - and we are incredibly grateful for the loyal customers we have got to know over the years. Many of our customers now order online or call up to order.”

Polesworth Fish Bar has helped with local fundraising including school raffles, sponsoring local football teams, and supporting the village’s annual carnival.

To celebrate the birthday chips will be half-price in the month of April.

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