After a lengthy process and numerous amendments, during which the bill ping-ponged between the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the Employment Rights Bill is set to become … Read more
A supplier recently raised a concern which, though presented as a commercial grievance, raises a host of legal issues. His competitors, it claims, are offering incentives directly to retailer customer-facing … Read more
As part of our commitment to keeping members informed and compliant with UK regulations, the BLCC would like to draw attention to an important requirement affecting businesses that work with … Read more
At the UK-EU Summit held in London on 19 May 2025, the UK and EU announced a new Strategic Partnership to strengthen political, economic and security cooperation. For our members … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
On 14 February 2025, the UK Government announced its decision to maintain the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993, a conclusion reached after consultation with industry stakeholders and many months … Read more