Retained EU Legislation will be “improved or repealed” if it does not benefit UK businesses, the Government has announced. The move forms part of the Government’s plans to “capitalise on new Brexit freedoms” following the UK’s departure earlier this year. If you run a business in the UK, here’s what you need to know. What […]
Employment: Brexit continues to disrupt job market
Coronavirus disruption and Brexit continues to disrupt the job market despite record numbers of staff returning from furlough, the latest statistics have revealed. If you are an employer, here’s what you need to know. Employment remains below pre-pandemic levels Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show that the number of payroll employees increased by 182,000 […]
UKCA marking deadline extended by one year following coronavirus disruption
Businesses have been given an extra year to apply new product safety markings for most products placed on the market in England, Scotland and Wales, it has been announced. The UK Conformity Assessed (UKCA) marking regime will replace the product safety labelling system previously used while a member of the European Union. Here’s what you […]
Government to launch new animal welfare standards following EU departure
New legislation will protect the welfare of farm animals being transported across England and Wales, the Government has announced. EU directives had previously prevented any changes to animal welfare rules, but now that the UK has left the single market, the UK Government is free to improve standards and regulations. Here’s what we know about […]
How can I prepare to use the Customs Declaration Service?
It was announced earlier this month that the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) will serve as the UK’s “single customs platform” from 31 March 2023. It means the existing system, known as the Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system, will become redundant from that date. If you import or export goods from the […]
Labour shortages could impact UK’s economic recovery, says experts
A recent report on the latest business trends suggests that despite the surge of hiring among UK firms in July, the lack of working employees could still threaten the UK’s economic recovery.
Travelling to Europe? This is what business travellers need to know
While the Coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt business travel around the world, there is still confusion as to how Brexit affects business travel in and around Europe. If you are travelling to the European Union for business, here are the key rules you need to know about. Are British passports valid in the EU? Following […]
I am an overseas seller selling directly to UK customers – do I need to register for VAT?
Are you selling goods directly to UK customers after 1 January 2021? Follow this handy guide to help decide whether you need to register for VAT in the UK. For further information, please get in touch with our expert team. If you are selling to an individual If the consignment is valued at more than […]
Businesses told to prepare for “full customs control”
Businesses should use the next six months to prepare for “full customs control”, the Government has warned.