On the 11th of March Great Britain has taken the decision to delay the introduction of a range of post-Brexit import checks on goods from the European Union by around six months, saying businesses needed more time to prepare because of the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic.
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British firms hit by EU delays
Three-quarters of British manufacturers are struggling to cope with delays in moving goods in and out of the EU amid continuing disruption caused by Brexit and the Covid pandemic, industry figures said. A recent Brexit trade survey found that 74% of British firms have been hit by delays with EU markets.
No Smoking Day: History and Significance
No Smoking Day is celebrated on the second Wednesday of March every year. Is dedicated to raising awareness against the dangers involved with the habit of smoking tobacco products like cigarettes and cigars.
Inaction leaves world playing ‘Russian roulette’ with pandemics
Governments must fill a major gap in post-Covid recovery plans with action on the root cause of pandemics – the destruction of nature – a new coalition of health and environment groups has warned. Crucial investments and actions are missing, the Preventing Pandemics at the Source coalition said, leaving the world playing an “ill-fated game of RussianContinue reading “Inaction leaves world playing ‘Russian roulette’ with pandemics”
Pregnant women: Covid-19 workplace risks
More than half of pregnant women working outside their home fear they are being put at risk by inadequate precautions by employers against the spread of covid-19, a survey has found. Two-thirds also report that it is impossible to maintain social distancing at work even though companies are legally obliged to ensure workplaces are Covid-secure.
USA suspends tariffs on UK goods
The UK and USA have today agreed a new joint approach to the longstanding trade conflict over aerospace tariffs. The United States will temporarily suspend all retaliatory tariffs on direct exports from the UK to the US resulting from the Airbus dispute for four months, in an effort to reach a negotiated solution to theContinue reading “USA suspends tariffs on UK goods”
East Anglian Freeport gets green light
“The hard work starts now” on a new tax-free zone covering Felixstowe and Harwich which is expected to give a £650million boost to the region’s economy – after it was given the green light in the Budget.
Fossil fuel emissions in danger of surpassing pre-Covid levels
Fossil fuel emissions in danger of surpassing pre-Covid levels The world has only a few months to prevent the energy industry’s carbon emissions from surpassing pre-pandemic levels this year as economies begin to rebound from Covid-19 restrictions, according to the International Energy Agency.
Time to apply for a Customs Authorisation?
Time to apply for a Customs Authorisation? The UK-EU Trade Agreement is now in full affect. Free Trade Agreements are being made with countries outside of the EU on a weekly basis right now. So what does this mean when it comes to applying for a Customs authorisation?
Climate emergency impacts hitting “worst case scenario” levels
The UK is seeing the impacts of the climate emergency hitting “worst case scenario” levels with more extreme weather and flooding, The Environment Agency chief executive Sir James Bevan has provided this warning as he urges action to reduce emissions and adapt to the effects of climate change ahead of COP26.