Strengthened Maritime partnership on regulatory reform (Government of Prince...
(Source: Government of Prince Edward Island) The premiers of the Maritime Provinces met in Charlottetown today to advance initiatives to further the interests of the region. Premier Wade MacLauchlan of...
View ArticleSpeech given by Commissioner Jonathan Hill at the European Central Bank Forum...
(Source: European Commission) Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union 'Bank Supervision: Europe in global context' I am delighted to be here on the first...
View ArticleLicensed Shared Access (LSA) Pilot (Ministry of Economic Development of the...
(Source: Ministry of Economic Development of the Italian Republic) Friday, 06 November 2015 The Italian Ministry of Economic Development and the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission have...
View ArticleCBI reacts to Commission's Single Market Strategy (CBI - Confederation of...
(Source: CBI - Confederation of British Industry) CBI Brussels 04 November 2015 First off, the Commission aims to remove administrative burdens to both the start-up and scaling up of Europe-wide...
View ArticleOECD delivers international standard for collection of VAT on cross-border...
(Source: OECD - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) 06/11/2015 - Governments have taken an important step towards ensuring that consumption taxes on cross-border transactions are...
View ArticleTAPA calls on manufacturers to help drive more resilient supply chains (BIFA...
(Source: BIFA - British International Freight Association) Manufacturers that care about supply chain security have a vital role to play in tackling the growing threat of cargo crime, according to the...
View ArticleAir Freight Markets Grow Slightly in September (BIFA - British International...
(Source: BIFA - British International Freight Association) The results varied widely by region. Carriers in the Middle East reported the most significant growth (7.5%) followed by European (2.8%) and...
View ArticleOne Government at the Border (BIFA - British International Freight Association)
(Source: BIFA - British International Freight Association) Lead by HMRC, the programme is designed to develop and deliver a single, coherent service based on better common data, within a shared policy,...
View Article2015 Sustainability Report (Graincorp Limited)
(Source: Graincorp Limited) 79c5996e-bea6-4c3a-927e-ca22ae0df624.pdf Sustainability Report 2015 Sustainability Report 2015 About this report This report covers the sustainability performance of...
View ArticleBritish foreign policy is in crisis, warn senior diplomatic figures
Report says UK has become self-absorbed and insular, and ‘fretting’ over relations with the EU ‘restricts what the UK can achieve’...
View ArticlePrivate Members' Freedom of Movement (Common Travel Area) (Travel...
(Source: Department of Justice and Equality of Ireland) Check Against Delivery Speech by Minister of State, Damien English TD on behalf of the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald TD,...
View ArticleVaradkar announces major package of patient safety reforms (Department of...
(Source: Department of Health of Ireland) Varadkar announces major package of patient safety reforms 12.11.2015 Minister for Health Leo Varadkar has announced a major package of patient safety reforms...
View ArticleKey findings of the 2015 report on Albania (European Commission)
(Source: European Commission) The report on Albania is part of the 2015 Enlargement Package adopted today by the European Commission. The European Commission concluded that Albania made steady progress...
View ArticleGrant Thornton's quick guide to new Scottish tax powers (CBI - Confederation...
(Source: CBI - Confederation of British Industry) CBI Scotland 12 November 2015 On 6th April 2016, rate setting powers for non-savings income earned by 'Scottish Taxpayers' will be transferred to...
View ArticleUK-India Defence and International Security Partnership (British Prime...
(Source: British Prime Minister's Office) The UK and India are key partners in a changing world. Both countries face the same threats and challenges including the scourge of violent extremism and...
View ArticleThe European Union's cooperation with Africa on migration (European...
(Source: European Commission - Directorate-General for Development and Cooperation - EuropeAid) How does the EU cooperate with Africa on migration? On the basis of its Global Approach to Migration and...
View ArticleThe European Union's cooperation with Africa on migration (European Commission)
(Source: European Commission) How does the EU cooperate with Africa on migration? On the basis of its Global Approach to Migration and Mobility (GAMM) - the overarching framework of the EU external...
View ArticleLaunch of the David Coleman Export Award (BMF - British Marine Federation)
(Source: BMF - British Marine Federation) Published on: 11 November 2015 In memory of David Coleman, formally an avid personality within the marine industry and active member of British Marine, the...
View ArticleBBA warns of threat to UK competitiveness (BBA - The British Bankers'...
(Source: BBA - The British Bankers' Association) 13th November 2015 New report shows erosion in the UK's attractiveness as an international banking centre A new BBA report 'Winning the Global Race'...
View ArticleNGFA, NAEGA urge Obama administration to examine marketability issues as part...
(Source: NGFA - National Grain and Feed Association) Posted by Sarah Gonzalez on November 12, 2015 WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2015- The National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) and North American Export...
View ArticleCouncil Conclusions on the Commission Action Plan on building a Capital...
(Source: ECOFIN - Economic and Financial Affairs Council) The Council: 1. RECALLS its Conclusions of 19 June 2015 on a Capital Markets Union[1] encouraging the Commission to elaborate a comprehensive,...
View ArticleCouncil Conclusions on the Commission Action Plan on building a Capital...
(Source: Council of the European Union) The Council: 1. RECALLS its Conclusions of 19 June 2015 on a Capital Markets Union[1] encouraging the Commission to elaborate a comprehensive, targeted and...
View ArticleSignificant changes proposed for the Carriage of Lithium Batteries - 2016...
(Source: BIFA - British International Freight Association) As a result of these discussions the ICAO DGP has proposed some significant changes to the provisions applicable to the transport of lithium...
View ArticleMCA announce process to become a 'Verified Weigher' (BIFA - British...
(Source: BIFA - British International Freight Association) Over a period of approximately three years BIFA has highlighted the amendment to the SOLAS regulations, which is applicable globally, has now...
View ArticleIran sanctions: is the end in sight? (BIFA - British International Freight...
(Source: BIFA - British International Freight Association) Progress continues to be made in implementing the various parties' obligations pursuant to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action...
View ArticleDaily News 18 / 11 / 2015 (European Commission)
(Source: European Commission) European Agenda on Security - European Commission strengthens control of firearms across the EU Today the European Commission adopted a package of measures to make it more...
View ArticleThe ‘Internet of Things on Wheels’ (FIGIEFA - International Federation of...
(Source: FIGIEFA - International Federation of Automobile Aftermarket Distributors) Independent Automotive Aftermarket rallies EU Parliamentary support for fair competition and consumers' freedom of...
View ArticleJoint Statement of the 13th Edition of the Brazil-U.S. Commercial Dialogue -...
(Source: ITA - International Trade Administration) For Immediate Release: November 19, 2015 Contact: Lorri Crowley (202) 482-3809 Daniel Godinho, Secretary of Foreign Trade, Brazilian Ministry of...
View ArticleBackground Paper on customs administration reform (16/11/2015) (Ministry of...
(Source: Ministry of Finance of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) MINISTRY OF FINANCE BACKGROUND PAPER ON CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION REFORM This document provides information about: - Results of the...
View ArticleAfter Paris: our immediate demands for counter-terrorism measures (EPP Group)
(Source: EPP Group) #antiterrorpact 1. Urgent finalisation of data-related files PNR (Passenger Name Records) Directive: inclusion of intra-EU flights and final conclusion of trilogues by December 2015...
View ArticleShearman & Sterling Plays Key Role in Drafting the Legislative Framework for...
(Source: Shearman & Sterling LLP) Shearman & Sterling has continued its work with Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the new international financial centre in the UAE that officially opened for...
View ArticleCommission Proposals to strengthen control of firearms: Questions & Answers...
(Source: European Commission) The use of firearms by criminal and terrorist organisations poses a great security threat to our citizens, as we have witnessed on several occasions this year. These...
View ArticleCounter-Terrorism : Conclusions of the meeting of Council of the EU and...
(Source: European Commission - Directorate-General for External Action) 1. The Council is appalled by the heinous terrorist attacks which took place in Paris on 13 November 2015 and expresses its...
View ArticleConclusions of the Council of the EU and of the Member States meeting within...
(Source: Council of the European Union) 1. The Council is appalled by the heinous terrorist attacks which took place in Paris on 13 November 2015 and expresses its deepest condolences to the victims of...
View ArticleUK freight association adds seminars to address major issues set to impact...
(Source: BIFA - British International Freight Association) The trade association that represents companies responsible for handling much of the UK's visible trade says that next week's conference sold...
View ArticleMinister Fitzgerald publishes International Protection Bill 2015 (Department...
(Source: Department of Justice and Equality of Ireland) · Published Bill provides the legislative platform forthe early introduction of a single procedure for international protection applications. ·...
View ArticleStatement on newly announced Government funding of the World Service (BBC -...
(Source: BBC - British Broadcasting Corporation) 'I warmly welcome today's announcement. It's fantastic news. 'This new funding is the single biggest increase in the World Service budget ever committed...
View ArticleAxalta Reduces Corporate Risk with Amber Road's Export On-Demand Solution...
(Source: Amber Road Inc) EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, November 12, 2015 -- Amber Road (NYSE: AMBR), a leading provider of global trade management (GTM) solutions, announced today that Axalta Coating Systems, a...
View ArticleUK money-laundering checks inadequate, says anti-corruption group
Transparency International says regulators have potential conflicts of interest and calls on government to create single watchdog...
View ArticleAmendment IAAF Code of Ethics – Governance Review – World Athletics Gala...
(Source: IAAF - International Association of Athletics Federations) In order to offer as much transparency as possible concerning the work of the IAAF Independent Ethics Board (IAAF Ethics Commission),...
View ArticleCouncil Conclusions on Measures to handle the refugee and migration crisis...
(Source: Council of the European Union) The Council, in full cooperation with the Commission, having in mind the necessity to safeguard the functioning of the Schengen area and to reduce migratory...
View ArticleTimmermans presents to MEPs the Commission's "no business as usual" work...
(Source: EFD - Europe of Freedom & Democracy Group) Yesterday, European Commission's First Vice-President Frans Timmermans presented to EP Plenary the Commission's work programme for 2016 entitled...
View ArticleOntario and Toronto Collaborating on Eight Burden Reduction Projects...
(Source: Government of Ontario) Ontario and Toronto Collaborating on Eight Burden Reduction Projects Governments Working to Ease Burdens on Business Ontario and Toronto are working together to make it...
View ArticleBritish Triathlon launch vision for the sport to 2024 (British Triathlon...
(Source: British Triathlon Association) Date Published: 16 November 2015 Triathlon is a fast growing, modern and dynamic Olympic and Paralympic sport that has seen widespread growth since making its...
View ArticleGovernment publishes Strategic Defence and Security Review (HO - UK Home Office)
(Source: HO - UK Home Office) The National Security Strategy (NSS) and Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR) set out priorities over the course of this Parliament, including major investment in...
View ArticleBiannual address to the Storting on important EU and EEA matters (Ministry of...
(Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway) Minister of EEA and EU Affairs Vidar Helgesen gave this biannual address to the Storting 3 November 2015. Mr President, 'Europe has never...
View ArticleFife's Design Framework for Kirkcaldy Town Centre launched at National Event!...
(Source: Fife Council) The Kirkcaldy Town Centre Design and Development Framework produced by Fife Council forms part of the Scottish Government Pilot Planning Programme, launched at the conference to...
View ArticleTGA presentation given at ASMI Annual Conference, 11 November 2015 (TGA -...
(Source: TGA - Therapeutic Goods Administration) Regulatory Reform - Are we heading in the right direction? Trisha Garrett Assistant Secretary, Complementary and OTC Medicines Branch ASMI Annual...
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