The UK government set out its long-awaited proposals for tariffs in a No-Deal Brexit this morning. The trade plan would see full-scale liberalisation of 87% of import duties, while keeping protections for certain industries such as ceramics, automotives and farming. However, this new temporary tariff system...
On Thursday 21st September, over 35 members attended the EATTA AGM and a carvery dinner at Madingley Hall, Cambridge. EATTA Chairman, Chris James, kick started the meeting by celebrating another great year for the association. Membership rose to record levels, the 2018 Annual...
[Source: Confederation of British Industry - CBI] MPs from across the political spectrum have been meeting to put forward competing alternative plans. This has included exchanges between the Government and the opposition with Labour putting forward a list of five demands for their support, including a...
Source: International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), p.19 The 29th March, the date scheduled for the UK’s departure from the EU, is now fast approaching. But there is considerable uncertainty over the exact form Brexit will take on that date, or even if it will happen at...
[source: Office for Product Safety & Standards - OPSS] Delivering a deal with the EU remains the Government’s top priority. This has not changed. However, the Government must prepare for every eventuality, including a no deal scenario. In a no deal scenario, businesses importing timber and timber products...