LinkLounge Event: Belgian Summer BBQ
On Monday, the 16th June, we hosted our annual Belgian Summer BBQ, part of our LinkLounge networking event series, and what a spectacular afternoon it turned out to be. The … Read more
BLCC News & Events
Implementation of New Document Retention Policy
Following the recent announcement of our updated Document Retention Policy for the Chamber’s postal address service, we are now entering the next phase of its implementation. This involves reviewing the … Read more
New UK-EU Deal – What This Means For You
Announced following six months of negotiations, a landmark agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom marks a fresh chapter in EU-UK relations. This deal will bring several benefits … Read more
Upcoming Webinar to Explore Changes in UK Pension Rules for EU Nationals
The Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain, in collaboration with the deVere Group, will host a webinar on Thursday, 5 June 2025, focusing on the recent changes to UK … Read more
Spring Statement 2025: Economic Outlook, Spending Plans, and Fiscal Adjustments
Despite various media labels of mini-Budget or even emergency Budget in the run up to 26 March, the Chancellor avoided any fresh tax measures. Instead, her focus was on tightening … Read more
Changes to Our Document Retention Policy
We want to inform our members using the BLCC postal address service about an important update to our document retention policy. Due to changes in UK regulations, we are no … Read more
Upcoming Changes to National Insurance & Minimum Wage from April 2025
For members with UK-based employees, please note the upcoming changes to National Insurance contributions effective from April 2025. Key changes include: Employer contribution rate increase: rising from 13.8% to 15.0%. … Read more
Introducing The 25th Golden Bridge Awards
The Golden Bridge Trade & Investment Awards, a prestigious recognition of outstanding business achievements in trade and investment between the UK, Belgium, and Luxembourg, is celebrating a remarkable milestone this … Read more
Belgian Customs Warns Travellers of Post-Brexit Shopping Tariffs
With the UK no longer part of the EU, shopping in London has new implications for Belgian travellers. As the spring break sees an influx of people crossing the Channel, … Read more
New UK travel rules: European visitors require ETA
The UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, introduced in November 2023, has been mandatory for non-European travellers without a visa or residency rights since 8 January 2024. From next month, … Read more