The EU Court of Justice is set to enforce a hefty fine against the UK after it found negligence in the imposing of EU obligations to combat fraud and enter the correct amount of customs duties and VAT. Following an investigation by the court, it was ruled that the UK had “failed to fulfill” related EU laws, resulting in an import overflow of...
Mar 10, 2022
UK prime minister Boris Johnson has set out plans for “living with covid”, including the scrapping of self-isolation when testing positive. Addressing the House of Commons, Johnson said that all remaining domestic restrictions in law will be removed from Thursday while he continued to encourage safer behaviour through public health advice,...
Feb 22, 2022
The UK’s move to ban fur imports is reportedly in jeopardy after a number of government officials voiced their opposition to the legislation, citing consumer choice. What was to be part of the Animals Abroad Bill and would have also prohibited foie gras imports, will possibly be scrapped after several cabinet ministers raised concerns about the...
Feb 21, 2022
From Thursday face masks in the UK will no longer be mandatory in public spaces, according to updated Government protocols. Plan B rules, imposed in early December to battle the Omicron variant, are being lifted because infections have peaked nationally. Some retailers, however are nudging their customers to continue to wear face masks. John...
Jan 26, 2022
The American Apparel & Footwear Association welcomed the Senate’s confirmation of Sarah Bianchi as a Deputy United States Trade Representative today. Bianchi will work closely with the apparel and footwear industry, with portfolios covering Asia, Africa, Investment, Services, Textiles, and Industrial Competitiveness. “Sarah Bianchi brings a...
Sep 24, 2021
The American Apparel & Footwear Association welcomed the Senate’s confirmation of Jayme White as a Deputy United States Trade Representative today. White will work closely with the apparel and footwear industry, with portfolios covering the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East, labor, and environment. “Jayme White is a highly qualified...
Sep 23, 2021
A new trade war could be ensue if the US imposes a 25 percent tariff on some UK exports, including clothing. The tariffs would be a retaliatory move over the UK’s tax on big tech companies. Last April a digital services tax was introduced to ensure companies including Google and Facebook – the big social media platforms, search engines and...
Mar 30, 2021
The UK government has announced a new 20 million pound fund to help small and medium-sized businesses deal with changes to trade rules with the EU. The Brexit Support Fund will help businesses adjust to new customs, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading with the block, cabinet office minister Michael Gove said Friday. It will also help...
Feb 12, 2021
UK chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced additional financial support for jobs and businesses as the country grapples with a growing number of Covid-19 cases and new lockdown restrictions. As part of the new measures, the Job Support Scheme, which will come into effect on 1 November and looks to replace the furlough scheme, has been made “more...
Oct 22, 2020
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said it is “deeply concerned” about a statement made by prime minister Boris Johnson that the country should prepare for a no-deal Brexit in January. Johnson said Friday that unless the EU demonstrates a “fundamental change of approach”, UK businesses and consumers should plan for a no-deal Brexit -...
Oct 19, 2020
The UK government has announced new laws requiring mandatory independent scrutiny of pre-pack administration deals. Pre-pack sales are a type of rescue deal that involves arrangements to sell part or the whole of a struggling company’s business or assets prior to it entering into administration. The sales are typically secured on or shortly...
Oct 12, 2020
UK employers will receive a one-off bonus of 1,000 pounds for each furloughed employee that returns to work, the government has announced. It's part of a wider 30 billion pound package unveiled Wednesday by chancellor Rishi Sunak to support jobs and boost the economy after months of lockdown. The Jobs Retention Bonus can be accessed by employers...
Jul 8, 2020
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