Why EU Trade Will Recover
The cultural and trade links which join us with Europe are evident in an ancient Byzantine ring, found in the UK. Around 8000 years ago, Europeans started to enter Britain in larger numbers. Unwelcoming ice age glaciers had retreated, the newly complete English Channel not a formidable barrier, or further travel along our coastline. Goods, […]
The Strained UK EU Relationship
The political posturing continues, although as the video suggests, most of us hope for greater focus on solutions. Two national newspapers interviewing business owners on Brexit recently recorded similar comments “We’ve been sold a dud.” and “We’ve been sold a pup.” Evident co-thinking, on a topic which is not going away. The Covid-19 pandemic has […]
Travel Restrictions & Temporary Exports
With temperatures approaching -17°C, local travel is hardly enticing but what if you need to fly further. As the video points out, new requirements are in place on return to the UK, possibly in your destination country. Regulations vary across the globe for UK residents, they may mean you can not enter another country at […]
Creative Work In Europe
We reported on discussions during 2020, to introduce a bilateral visa for the creative sector. Brexit is complete and this did not happen. A significant contribution to the economy will be hindered, from our performers, film makers, fashion models, theatre directors and more. Cooperation has been set aside, when creative people aren’t fond of barriers. […]
Emerging Brexit Issues
We noted in our EU carnet section recently that a driver’s sandwiches could be confiscated. A little tongue in cheek but as the video shows, this is happening for real and is far from the only sticking point. More serious issues at ports and with related paperwork will not be news to our clients. A […]
Travelling From The UK In 2021
Being familiar with coronavirus procedures at airports will save time, stress and help to ensure your journey takes place. The video is accurate and useful at the time we added this, just remember that the situation is changeable at short notice. Similar thoughts apply for a return journey, so understanding the position at your destination […]
Travelling To The EU To Perform
Time is indeed running out and businesses are planning on a contingency basis but still do not know exactly what to plan for. In a trade magazine article, composer Howard Goodall recently reflected on his “sorrow at the Government’s desire to erect barriers, when the job of creatives is to tear them down”. A view […]
United Trade In The Southern Hemisphere
On 15th February 2020, the world’s largest trading bloc was born. The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a grouping which represents almost a third of our planet, in terms of population and GDP. Signatories are Australia, China, Japan and New Zealand, along with members of the existing ASEAN association, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, […]
Finding A Positive View
The Agriculture Board video suggests scale, useful for exports, although the spirit of Blake’s “England’s mountains green” and British values overlay the story. A shrewd decision, the empire has gone but those values still have a place in the world. Surveys across many countries show that goods from the UK are seen as high quality, […]
Brexit Talks Continue
The point in the video on a unique deal is valid, as is the unspoken fact this will help all countries involved, so we all need to compromise. Despite political positions on both sides, not least drafting UK legislation to change the Brexit deal, talks are continuing. They are important for everyone involved, although the […]