Guidance: Imports - Pre-notification Times updated
Fri. 27 Aug 2021
Between 1 October to 31 December 2021, businesses can self - apply the derogation for pre-notification of consignments into Great Britain
News: EU Exit 2020
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Goods Vehicle Movement Service (GVMS) awareness communications for hauliers
Fri. 27 Aug 2021
Improvements to the GVMS from 5 September 2021
HMRC to host event explaining Safety & Security Exit Summary declaration requirements that come into effect for GB-EU movements from 1st October 2021
Sat. 21 Aug 2021
The live event will 'walk through' the requirements that come into effect on that day.
Guidance Training on export control compliance
Mon. 16 Aug 2021
The government has updated the information about the export control training that is available in a variety of courses, seminars, workshops and webinars to help exporters understand their obligations under export control legislation.
EU Exit - Stages 2 & 3 and the updated Border Operating Model
Wed. 28 Jul 2021
Trade must be fully prepared for the implementation of Stages 2 and 3 of the Border Operating Model (BOM), which will result in the UK imposing border controls in line with the Free Trade Agreement that was signed between the EU and UK.
HMRC Communication Safety & Security Business Requirements Latest Update
Wed. 21 Jul 2021
You will already be aware that from 1 January 2021 Safety and Security requirements apply to all movements out of Great Britain unless the goods are covered under the temporary waiver or are going to Northern Ireland.
Freight association reiterates need for traders to get ready for EU trade rule changes
Mon. 19 Jul 2021
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) is encouraging businesses engaged in visible trade between the UK and EU, and the freight and logistics companies that serve them, to make sure that they are fully prepared for rule changes that will take effect over the next six months following an initial postponement.
GVMS Release 2.0 plus Safety & Security information
Wed. 7 Jul 2021
YouTube teach-in video for GVMS R2.0 from 4 July and key Safety and Security changes from 1 October.
Department for Transport launch consultation regarding changes to operator licence
Fri. 2 Jul 2021
The Department for Transport have launched a Consultation asking for evidence and views on changes to the Operator Licensing regime within the UK, that need to be made following the conclusion of the EU trade agreements.
HMRC IT downtime: Saturday 26 June 2021 to Sunday 27 June 2021
Fri. 25 Jun 2021
As part of HMRC's ongoing improvements to services, there will be a period of downtime that will affect some of their services.
