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Blockchain and retail: A potential industry revolution
This article discusses the potential of blockchain and retail: could the technology be responsible for a profit increase for the sector in 2018?
UK temporary tariff regime for no deal Brexit published
Government has published details of the UK’s temporary tariff regime for no deal, designed to minimise costs to business and consumers while protecting vulnerable industries.
Rise in foreign ownership of European companies
A continuous rise of foreign ownership of European companies in key sectors has been observed by the European Commission, according to a new Foreign Direct Investment report.
‘No deal’ Brexit could put 20% of UK jobs at risk
The Government needs to avoid a hard Brexit to protect UK jobs at risk and ensure that leaving the EU does not disproportionately hurt weaker regions of the UK, experts have warned.
WTO agreement secures £1.3 trillion market for UK contractors
The WTO agreement has confirmed that British businesses will be able to continue bidding for public sector contracts around the world after the UK leaves the EU.
Where next for the British pig industry?
Zoe Davies, Chief Executive of the National Pig Association asks where next for the British pig industry and provides a fascinating response.
Will India become a crucial exporter for China?
India is poised to achieve their highest ever export amounts to China this fiscal year: read on to find out what kind of trade deals these countries are negotiating and how this window opened.
Will Iceland protect Scottish trade links after Brexit?
Scottish Secretary David Mundell’s trip aims to protect Scottish trade links with Iceland, including the fishing and biotech industries.
EU-Japan Economic Partnership agreement enters into force
The Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the EU and Japan enters into force on 1 February 2019, allowing businesses and consumers across Europe and Japan to take advantage of the largest open trade zone.
New free trade agreement approved between EU and Japan
The EU - Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) will create an increase in job opportunities and more choice of goods at lower prices.
The potential of a post-Brexit trade deal with China
The 29th March 2019 is only getting closer, but we don't seem to be any closer to striking a deal with the European Union regarding Brexit
Preparing your Source-to-Pay (S2P) for Brexit
The brexit negotiations are becoming murkier and murkier, and what was once a distant, faraway event, is now fast becoming a near reality. As the topic of trade becomes increasingly hot, Sabine Adotevi discusses how the supply chains are dealing with this pressure and what they can do to prepare their S2P
The EU: The undisputed global leader in open and fair trade
David Martin MEP, Group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats in the European Parliament argues that the EU is now the undisputed global leader in open and fair trade
EU economy on the rise as incomes increase and unemployment rate falls
The economy of the European Union (EU) is currently doing quite well. We are most likely at the end of an expansionary phase of the business cycle, average incomes have risen above pre-crisis levels and the average unemployment rate of EU member states is down to 7% from almost 11% in 2013
The key challenges around Europe’s environment
We spoke to Catherine Bearder MEP about the many challenges around Europe’s environment today, including the funding of Natura 2000 sites and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.
New waterpark makes a big splash in Rhyl
A £15 million waterpark in Rhyl has been named SC2 and will form a major part of the waterfront development in the town
International trade changes needed to tackle agricultural challenges
A conference organised by the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) in Brussels, Belgium, on 8 March has discussed the current international agricultural trade rules and how to establish fairer international trade
Cryptocurrency trade body formed by UK companies
Seven crypto companies operating in the UK have announced the formation of an independent cryptocurrency trade body
Lords launch inquiry into post-Brexit food prices
The House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee have launched an inquiry into the impact of Brexit on the price, and availability, of food for UK consumers
Thirty per cent of food consumed in the UK comes from the EU, including over 83% per cent of its fresh vegetables...
Member of the EESC Workers’ Group (Group II) European Economic and Social Committee
National Officer of European and International Affairs Nahrung-Genuss-Gaststätten (the Food, Beverages and Catering Union in Germany)
Never before in the history of Europe have food safety and quality been as high as they are today. More food is being produced in Europe than ever before and it has never been...