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Foot and Mouth Disease in Germany

Published on January 14, 2025 in International News.

The following information is from DEFRA - 14/01/2025

ENS mandatory in Great Britain from the 31st January 2025

Published on January 13, 2025 in International News.

Since the UK left the European Union back in 2021, there has been a waiver on the requirement to provide Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) for goods entering Great Britain.

CPTPP Entry Into Force

Published on January 13, 2025 in International News.

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) has now entered into force between the UK and Japan, Singapore, New Zealand, Chile, Peru, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brunei and Australia.

CPTPP - Claiming Preference

Published on December 19, 2024 in International News.

To claim preferential origin the exporter will need to produce a certificate of origin containing the information required in the trade agreement.

Holyhead Port - Closed Until Mid-January 2025

Published on December 18, 2024 in International News.

Holyhead Port – one of the main gateways for trade between Great Britain and the island of Ireland – will remain closed until 15 January at the earliest.

Asia-Pacific Trade Deal Starts

Published on December 17, 2024 in International News.

New trading preferences between the UK and eight countries (New Zealand, Japan, Peru, Chile, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Vietnam) in Asia-Pacific came into effect on Sunday December 15, with Australia coming on stream on Christmas Eve.

Pension Credit Campaign

Published on December 12, 2024 in International News.

Pension Credit tops up pension income and can help with day-to-day living costs.

General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) - New EU Product Safety Rules

Published on November 29, 2024 in International News.

Starting December 13th, 2024, all general products (non-food) must comply with the GPSR.

Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports

Published on November 12, 2024 in International News.

Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies)

Single Trade Window Development Paused

Published on November 07, 2024 in International News.

The UK is pausing the development of the Single Trade Window, a digital border service that would have streamlined data relating to cross-border trade.

Industrial Strategy Green Paper Published

Published on October 14, 2024 in International News.

The Chancellor and the Business and Trade Secretary have launched the government’s much-anticipated Industrial Strategy.

Good Exports Rise Across Range of Sectors

Published on October 11, 2024 in International News.

“The last three months have seen big swings in UK goods exports, with a double-digit fall in sales sandwiched between two double-digit increases...

New Unit to Boost Effectiveness of UK Sanctions Against Russia

Published on October 10, 2024 in International News.

New trade sanctions unit becomes operational.

Safety and Security Declarations for EU Imports Delayed Until 31 January 2025

Published on October 07, 2024 in International News.

HMRC has announced that the proposed implementation of safety and security declarations (ENS) for imports into the UK from the EU has been postponed.

"Not For EU" Labelling Plans Dropped by Government

Published on October 01, 2024 in International News.

Government confirms that it will not proceed with the introduction of "not for EU" labelling on a mandatory basis in Great Britain on 1st October 2024.

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