UK and Singapore kickstart negotiations on cutting-edge digital trade agreement. The ambitious new digital trade agreement could remove barriers to digital trade and enable UK exporters to expand into high-tech markets.
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ISO 9001 gets quality check
ISO 9001 gets quality check. It has been found that the world’s favourite standard is still as relevant as ever. Used by millions of organisations around the globe, the world-standard reference for quality, ISO 9001, Quality management systems – Requirements, has just passed its “warrant of fitness”.
Highest level of support for exporters
UK government provides highest level of support for exporters in 30 years UK Export Finance publishes its annual results for 2020-21, which show the government provided record levels of support for UK exports.
£9 trillion free trade area
Britain on 22nd June launched negotiations with 11 countries belonging to a £9 trillion free trade area in a landmark moment for the UK as an independent trading nation. Joining CPTPP would hitch Britain to some of the world’s biggest current and future economies, populated by half a billion people and with a joint GDPContinue reading “£9 trillion free trade area”
Updates to The Highway Code
The Highway Code will be updated to make roads even safer, thanks to the input of thousands of drivers, motoring groups and transport organisations. Highways England has drafted updated guidance for The Highway Code with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) to help road users better understand how motorways and high-speed roads operate.
How to dispose of electrical goods
Over the past few decades, the amount of tech in our everyday lives has skyrocketed. The average UK household now has over 9 different tech devices: a computer, tablet, mobile, smart-tv, speaker – the list goes on. But the shelf life of these products is minimal, with the average smartphone lasting just two years. ButContinue reading “How to dispose of electrical goods”
Game-changing standards in the race against climate change
Reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 is an ambitious task requiring drastic action across the world. ISO standards have long been seen as powerful tools to help organisations and countries implement effective changes to reach this goal, and act as a catalyst for revolutionary new technologies. By detailing international best practice and clear terminologies, theyContinue reading “Game-changing standards in the race against climate change”
Apply for a repayment or remission of import duties (C285)
A new digital upload service to apply for a repayment or remission of import duties (C285) will be introduced later this year it has been announced by gov.uk.
UK and Australia trade deal
A trade deal between the UK and Australia has been agreed between Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his counterpart, Scott Morrison. Downing Street said the new pact meant British products such as cars, Scotch whisky, biscuits and ceramics would be cheaper to sell to Australia. However, there has been concern from UK farmers worried theyContinue reading “UK and Australia trade deal”
Green partnership to boost renewable exports
UKEF signs flagship green partnership to boost renewable exports UK Export Finance has launched a new partnership with Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult to promote the expertise of UK offshore wind companies abroad.