The Government must pursue a more ambitious customs agreement with the European Union (EU) than any yet proposed and work closely with industry to develop concrete proposals. That’s the view of Trade Association the ADS Group. Introducing new customs processes for trade with the EU could…
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One of the largest legislative projects ever to be undertaken, the Great Repeal Bill will ensure that European law no longer applies in the United Kingdom. Here, Peter Webster examines why guarding companies should be concerned about the uncertainty this legislation could well create for…
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With Article 50 now triggered by Prime Minister Theresa May as the nation prepares to exit the European Union, experts at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) have moved to outline what outcomes they will be looking for during the Brexit process negotiations in terms…
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Yvette Cooper elected chair of Home Affairs Select Committee in wake of Keith Vaz resignation
by Brian SimsYvette Cooper, the Labour MP for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford, has been elected chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee. All Members of Parliament were able to vote in the election which took place following the recent resignation from office of Keith Vaz. Votes were…
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As the dust begins to settle on the UK’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) following late June’s Referendum, Peter Webster reflects upon the events of the last month or so and explains why he firmly believes we now find ourselves at the beginning…
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Whether or not you voted for Brexit and whether or not you believe it’s a done deal, there’s one thing post-EU Referendum that surely isn’t up for debate. For British companies wanting to trade with Europe, the bureaucracy of Brussels isn’t going away – and that applies in…