A couple of days ago, Prime Minister Boris Johnson released a video message saying that trade talks with the EU would end up without agreement and that UK businesses should now prepare for a no deal, or Australian-style deal, exit from the European Union. But there appears to have been a shift in rhetoric, and

Earlier this month we joined Business Wales for a webinar series supporting local companies to navigate Brexit and the road ahead.  This episode looks at Rules of Origin, including a detailed look at what they are, the difference between non-preferential and preferential Rules of Origin, how they work in practice, how to determine and claim

We are all hopefully aware that Brexit is going to mean changes to the way we export to the EU, in particular with customs declarations, added red tape, Vat changes and so on. But what effect will it have on our relationship with agents and distributors? The obligations, rules and regulations surrounding each will be

With the end of the transition period fast approaching on 31st December this year, we still do not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in place with the EU. Some commentators are hopeful one can be reached but difficult obstacles remain surrounding fishing rights and Government subsidies. It is still possible the UK could tumble

Earlier this month we joined Business Wales for a webinar series supporting local companies to navigate Brexit and the road ahead.  This episode looks at free trade agreements, including what they are, which post-Brexit FTA’s are in place already and where agreements may be reached soon, what trade agreements mean for your export strategy and

Businesses in the UK are still critically unprepared for the end of the transition period, with fewer firms conducting risk assessments and many unanswered questions remaining on what lies ahead. According to The British Chambers of Commerce’s Brexit guidance dashboard, of 35 questions that businesses are asking on Brexit, 26 remain unanswered, including key areas

It is widely acknowledged that Brexit is going to present significant challenges for British international trade, irrespective of whether we reach a Free Trade Agreement with the EU before the end of the transition period. That in itself is looking an ever more remote possibility with both parties playing hardball and the UK Government’s unprecedented

The Department for Business has confirmed that the UK will follow World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules regarding subsidies following the end of the transition period, replacing EU state aid laws from January 1st.  The rules will cover financial assistance granted by governments and public bodies to businesses, something which has become a sticking point during

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has upped the stakes on the eve of the eighth round of trade talks between the UK and EU by stating that a lack of a free trade deal agreement by mid-October would mean no trade deal. Brexit is very much back on the agenda with a bump as EU diplomats

The Government is being urged to make good on its’ manifesto pledge to stop the exports of live animals with Brexit affording the best opportunity to push through the relevant regulations.  Up until now, EU laws have stopped the UK banning live exports, and the RSPCA, as well as Conservative ministers, are urging the Government

The latest round of Brexit negotiations has seen talks going backwards according to reports, with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier saying the chances of striking a deal before the end of the year are looking ‘unlikely’.  With the countdown to the end of the transition period ticking on, the EU has warned that UK negotiators

An economist has reminded those fearing the consequences of a no-deal Brexit that trade won’t simply ‘collapse overnight’ if no agreement is reached before the end of the transition period.  Catherine McBride has noted that demand from both businesses and consumers will continue to drive trade and investment between the two sides – though that

The former head of the World Trade Organisation has warned that a no-deal outcome to Brexit negotiations could relegate the UK from the top tier of world trade.  Pascal Lamy, who headed the WTO between 2005 and 2013, commented in a discussion with CoronaNonics that the UK faces a stark choice between minor or great

The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier has warned European businesses that changes are inevitable as the countdown to the end of the transition period ticks on.  He’s told both companies and citizens that they need to prepare for the UK’s departure from the single market and that, deal or no deal, changes to way of