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BBC News e-bike segment provokes negative reaction due to “factual inaccuracies”

A recent BBC Breakfast segment has sparked backlash from the cycling community over its portrayal of e-bikes, with critics accusing the broadcaster of conflating legal e-bikes with illegal,...

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Life Cycle launches Bikes Beyond Bars initiative at HMP Bullingdon

Bristol-based Cytech training provider and ACT member Life Cycle has launched its award-winning Bikes Beyond Bars programme at HMP Bullingdon, expanding a project that has already impacted lives...

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Bike mechanic shortage in Europe sparks Shimano to launch investigation

Shimano has launched an urgent investigation into what it describes as a “critical” shortage of skilled bike mechanics across Europe, warning that the situation threatens to...

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MPs urge crackdown as unsafe e-bikes and chargers found on Amazon and eBay

MPs have called on Amazon and eBay to tighten controls after e-bikes and chargers flagged as serious fire risks were found for sale on their platforms.

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E-Bike Positive campaign gains national momentum amidst media coverage in 2025

The E-Bike Positive campaign has seen major success in the first half of 2025, with its message reaching nearly 8 million people across the UK through high-profile media coverage and growing...

25 Jun 2025, more…

Cytech Training Returns to Darlington as Activate Cycle Academy Reopens Workshop

Activate Cycle Academy has reopened its Cytech training facility in Darlington, offering a full range of courses from Home Mechanic up to Cytech Technical Three.
 

20 Jun 2025, more…

Beyond the discount: Restoring integrity to the cycle supply chain

The Association of Cycle Traders believes the time has come for greater accountability throughout our supply chain, writes ACT Director Jonathan Harrison in an article published for BikeBiz.

18 Jun 2025, more…

Study warns forceful cycle advocacy risks hindering bike lane progress

A new academic study has found that overzealous pro-cycling campaigners on social media may be inadvertently damaging the case for better cycling infrastructure across the UK.

11 Jun 2025, more…

Young adults leading the UK’s surge in e-bike popularity – but increased education on battery safety crucial, new research reveals

 To coincide with Bike Week (9-15 June) – the UK’s annual celebration of cycling – new research has revealed a clear shift amongst Gen Z and Millennials in their approach...

9 Jun 2025, more…

ACT Director among judging panel announced for BikeBiz Awards 2025

The judges for the BikeBiz Awards 2025, in association with Bikedesk, have been officially announced, with ACT Director Jonathan Harrison among the leading voices from all corners of the cycling...

3 Jun 2025, more…

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Survey: How is the national living wage impacting on your business?

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Survey: How is the national living wage impacting on your business?

Posted on 25 Apr 2019

Increases to the National Living Wage has detrimental impacts on the UK's low-wage sectors, including retail, accommodation, food and administrative services.

ACS voice of local shops The 2018 National Living Wage survey, representing more than 3,000 stores, found that the latest increase in the National Living Wage had dire impacts. 75% of retailers reduced the number of staff hours in their business, 60% increased the number of hours they had to work to cover staff shortages, 39% had to reduce the number of staff employed in their business and 77% believe that the rate should not rise any higher than the rate of inflation.

The current National Living Wage rate is £8.21 for employees aged 25 and over, with a target to reach 60% of median wage earnings (£8.67) by 2020.

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is calling on retailers to respond to the National Living Wage Survey 2019.

The survey will not only help inform the ACS' submission to the Low Pay Commission's consultation on wage rates to apply in 2020/21 and the future path for the National Living Wage beyond 2020.

The results will also enable independent retail associations to highlight the impact the wage increases are having on the sector, such as delayed investment, reducing staff hours and changing pay structures directly from the evidence provided by retailers.

The survey can be completed via the link below. Responses must be submitted by the 3rd of May.

Take the survey

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