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 […]
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Upcoming Changes to National Insurance & Minimum Wage from April 2025
For members who have UK-based employees, it is important to be aware of the upcoming changes to National Insurance, starting in April […]
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 […]
New UK travel rules: European visitors require ETA
From Wednesday, Belgian travellers planning a trip to the UK can apply for a new mandatory entry permit known as the Electronic […]
A Win-Win for Agents and Principals: UK Government Upholds Commercial Agents Regulations
On 14 February 2025, the UK Government announced its decision to maintain the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993, a conclusion reached […]
How the New Procurement Act Simplifies Tendering for SMEs
The Procurement Act 2023 will be introduced next week, on the 24th of February 2025. This will introduce significant reforms to make […]
Tariffs, distributors, and agents – what are we facing?
Tariffs are in the news. But what if incoming President Trump imposes tariffs on the type of goods which are purchased by […]
Safety and Security – Border Force Compliance Approach
Safety and Security regulations require pre-arrival information for all consignments entering Great Britain, including Remain on Board goods. From 31st January 2025, […]