The association has urged the new PM to focus on stabilising the financial market.

Bira encourages housewares retailers to write to MPs about business rates reform.

Association welcomes Wales and Scotland’s extended freeze on business rates, urging re-think for England.

Association welcomes aspects of yesterday’s Budget although sees ‘missed opportunity’ for business rates extension.

Bira presses Government for business rates holiday extension to help high streets and retail jobs.

Rishi Sunak visited Emma Bridgewater, using a plate to convey Government message.

Bira expresses disappointment with Chancellor’s statement but GlobalData recognises a small boost for homewares retailers.

“We still need to see a firm commitment to assess rent values in 2021” s

Surrey based cookshop group is among those thankful for the government’s emergency measures.