31st March 2017

Post-Brexit customs chaos could choke UK apparel retailers

On 29 March, Britain's Prime Minister signed a letter triggering the two-year process for leaving the European Union (EU). Though the negotiations will cover almost every aspect of British life,...

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31st March 2017

“Confidence collapsed” in key UK Customs project for Brexit

The Chair of a UK Parliament Treasury Committee said on March 31 that "confidence had collapsed" in Britain's having essential Customs IT infrastructure ready to handle the expected fivefold increase...

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16th March 2017

UK hit by EU’s €2 bn bill for “repeatedly ignoring warnings” over trouser tax fraud.

The UK is facing a €1.98 bn bill from the EU for "repeatedly ignoring warnings"  of tax frauds on imported Chinese shoes and apparel. The case highlights grave systemic complications in...

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