The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced an indefinite extension to the use of CE marking for businesses. Following the UK’s exit from the EU, the UK will introduce its own UKCA marking for regulated products being sold in England, Scotland and Wales from December 2024. … [Read more...]
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Post-Brexit rules for business subsidies come into effect
Following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU), new rules governing how local authorities and national government can provide subsidies to business in need have come into effect. The new regime will give local authorities greater freedom to support key local industries or businesses in need … [Read more...]
Government approves £2.6 billion local spending plans to replace EU funding
The government has approved £2.6 billion of spending plans to allow local leaders to replace EU funding with support from the new UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UK SPF). Councils nationwide have drawn up the plans with a wide range of local partners that deliver for people in their areas. They have … [Read more...]
Businesses urged to prepare for January customs changes
HMRC is issuing a reminder to businesses to prepare for customs changes that will come into effect from 1st January 2022. Changes will affect a range of rules and processes regarding the movement of goods from Great Britain to the EU, as well as to Northern Ireland. Customs declarations You … [Read more...]
Government announces plans for regulatory reforms after Brexit
The UK government has established plans for how it will reform regulatory legislation following Brexit and divergence in standards from the EU. Minister of State at the Cabinet Office, Lord Frost, confirmed plans yesterday (16th September) to review rules and regulations retained from EU … [Read more...]
Data protection reforms announced to boost innovation and growth
The UK's data protection regulator, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is to be reformed as part of the government's plans to drive innovation in the data sector following Brexit. Planned reforms for the Wilmslow-based regulator were announced on 9th September by Digital Secretary, … [Read more...]
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens have less than 1 month to apply for EU Settlement Scheme
EU, EEA and Swiss citizens living in Cheshire East are being urged to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme before the 30th June deadline in order to remain living and working in the UK after that date. Applications to the EU Settlement Scheme should be made online through the GOV.UK website. … [Read more...]
Less than 100 days remain to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme
There are now less than 100 days for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens who were resident in the UK by 31 December 2020 to apply to the settlement scheme to continue living in the country after 30 June. The UK Home Office has announced that so far over 5.1 million have applied to the scheme, with 4.8 … [Read more...]
Brexit grant scheme launches to help SMEs adapt to changes
Applications have opened for access to the government's £20 million SME Brexit Support Support Fund to secure a grant of up to £2,000. Businesses can use the fund to cover the costs of practical support with changes in trade caused by Brexit, such as training for new customs, rules of origin and … [Read more...]
ICO calls on UK businesses to prepare to keep data flowing
Businesses and organisations need to take steps to ensure that data can continue to flow from the EU lawfully from 1 January, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has warned. The ICO is calling on the UK’s businesses to check whether they are impacted by data protection law before the end … [Read more...]
UK: Barclays backs UK SMEs through Brexit with a £14bn lending fund
Barclays has today announced a £14bn* lending fund as part of a series of initiatives to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to succeed and flourish through Brexit and beyond. Focused on building SME resilience during uncertain times, the package of support includes: A £14bn* dedicated … [Read more...]