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What is an ATA Carnet and do I need one to take goods into the EU?

Now the UK has officially left the EU, we look at the changes made to moving goods in and out of EU countries.
Catherine Stephens
Catherine Stephens
Business West
Posted on: 19.01.21
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Do I need a Certificate of Origin when trading with the EU?

The 31st December 2020 saw the United Kingdom leave the European Union. Since then, trading rules with the EU have changed, but with a deal only being announced a week previously on Christmas Eve,...
Catherine Stephens
Catherine Stephens
Business West
Posted on: 12.01.21
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Post Brexit rules for companies: What has changed for businesses trading with the EU?

With a deal recently being negotiated between the UK and EU, we look at some of the changes businesses are facing post leaving the EU.
Zoe Bagnall
Zoe Bagnall
Business West
Posted on: 07.01.21
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Why I am optimistic for business in 2021

Writing this on the first day that Gloucestershire enters the Tier 4 lockdown (31 December), it would be very easy to be full of doom and gloom for business. I am not and for two key reasons-the...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 04.01.21
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Business West responds to the announcement of a UK-EU trade deal

ps-brexit.png Providing an initial response to the announcement that the UK and EU governments have agreed a trade deal, Phil Smith, managing director of Business West said: “Businesses across the...
Kye Parkin
Kye Parkin
Business West
Posted on: 24.12.20
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UK-EU trade deal: What businesses must do now to get prepared for 2021

As the UK and EU reach a Brexit deal, companies can now rest assured that there will be some political framework for future trade as well as economic cooperation. However, while the deal is good news...
Zoe Bagnall
Zoe Bagnall
Business West
Posted on: 24.12.20
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Swindon MPs seek to reassure businesses as Brexit talks continue

As Brexit talks approached their crunch point, Cabinet Minister and South Swindon MP Rt Hon Robert Buckland QC addressed Swindon & Wiltshire Initiative members, alongside North Swindon MP Justin...
Ian Larrard
Ian Larrard
Business West
Posted on: 16.12.20
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Labelling, conformity and representation for UK manufacturers after Brexit

For UK-based manufacturers selling into the EU, labelling requirements will change regardless of whether there is a deal or not. Labelling will have to take into account of whether EU logos can...
Rohan Roy
Rohan Roy
Business West
Posted on: 11.12.20
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Benefits of hiring a third party to complete your customs declarations

What are the advantages of hiring a third party to complete your customs declarations - we take a look.
Fay Daniels
Fay Daniels
Business West
Posted on: 09.12.20
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