United Kingdom and the European Union

DGAP-News: VST Enterprises Ltd: Cyber Tech Solution To Solve UK / Euro Freight Ban

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Thursday, December 24, 2020
United Kingdom and the European Union, VST Enterprises, Data security, Foreign relations of the European Union, Identity documents, Information governance, Cybercrime, Passport, Computer security, Brexit, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Politics of the European Union

MANCHESTER, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 24, 2020 / British cyber technology company VST Enterprises (VSTE) has offered to step in and assist the UK Government with a cyber technology solution that could help end the UK Freight ban into Europe.

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  • MANCHESTER, UK / ACCESSWIRE / December 24, 2020 / British cyber technology company VST Enterprises (VSTE) has offered to step in and assist the UK Government with a cyber technology solution that could help end the UK Freight ban into Europe.
  • The UK Freight ban has also highlighted yet again the need for a cross-border secure digital health passport to provide support in a pandemic and beyond.
  • The V-Health Passport(TM) is the worlds most secure health passport using next generation VCode(R) code scanning cyber security technology.
  • VST Enterprises whose VCode(R) technology provides the secure coding element behind the V-Health Passport(TM) system can also assist the UK Government with Frictionless Borders post BREXIT.

PFS Research Finds UK Retailers Still Need to Prepare for Brexit

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Monday, December 21, 2020
United Kingdom and the European Union, Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Politics, Portmanteaus, Withdrawal from the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Politics of the European Union, European Union

With just over half (54%) of UK retailers reporting that they are either fully prepared for Brexit, or will be by the end of 2020, this still leaves a significant proportion of retailers who wont be ready in time.

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  • With just over half (54%) of UK retailers reporting that they are either fully prepared for Brexit, or will be by the end of 2020, this still leaves a significant proportion of retailers who wont be ready in time.
  • The research has also uncovered that most retailers believe Brexit will have some kind of impact on their business operations.
  • As the clock ticks down to the end of 2020, many retailers are realizing that the time to act is now.
  • To find out more about the research, read The final countdown: are retailers cutting it fine with their Brexit plans?

Council endorses transport contingency measures in case of no-deal Brexit

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Brexit, Organizations, United Kingdom and the European Union, Articles, Disaster preparedness, Negotiation, Foreign relations of the European Union, Brexit withdrawal agreement, European Union, Brexit negotiations

Member states' ambassadors in the Council today endorsed a series of legislative proposals aimed at preparing the transport sector for all possible scenarios on 1 January 2021.

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  • Member states' ambassadors in the Council today endorsed a series of legislative proposals aimed at preparing the transport sector for all possible scenarios on 1 January 2021.
  • Background

    The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020.

  • At the time, both sides agreed on a transition period until 31 December 2020, during which EU law continues to apply to the UK.
  • The EU and the UK are using this period to negotiate the terms of their future partnership.

Post-Brexit Food Safety Standards Report 2020: Deregulation in the Pursuit of Trade deals Increases Public Health Risks - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, December 10, 2020
Food, Beverage, Retail, Articles, United Kingdom and the European Union, Administrative law, Deregulation, Economic liberalization, Law reform, Globalization, Brexit, Negotiation, Food safety

The "Post-Brexit Food Safety Standards - Deregulation in the pursuit of trade deals increases public health risks" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Post-Brexit Food Safety Standards - Deregulation in the pursuit of trade deals increases public health risks" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Food trade appears to be the weak spot of the UK regarding the negotiation of trade deals.
  • A globalized approach on trade deals also reveals the inevitable deregulation in the effort of striking deals with multiple trade partners.
  • Although the UK government has vowed to maintain these food safety standards, its strategic approach in the pursuit of trade deals is effectively leading to the revision of those standards towards deregulation.

Approved Oil Keeps Staff Safe with Increased COVID-19 Safety Measures

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Friday, December 4, 2020
Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Politics, United Kingdom and the European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Contactless, Chesnais, European Union (Withdrawal) Act, Water dispenser, Michel Barnier, Politics of the European Union

Our bathroom sinks have been converted to be touchless, and touchless hand sanitizer dispensers have also been installed throughout our facilities.

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  • Our bathroom sinks have been converted to be touchless, and touchless hand sanitizer dispensers have also been installed throughout our facilities.
  • We have moved away from our previous water dispensers, opting for contactless models that operate on a foot pedal.
  • We practice sanitary and safety measures as advised by the NYC Department of Health, including social distance markers, 6-foot distance, face masks, and restricted entry into our facilities.
  • We continue to work closely with the New York State Energy Coalition (NYSEC) to uphold all safety and service protocols.

United Kingdom Macroeconomic Conditions Report 2020: COVID-19 Has Catapulted the UK Economy Into Further Uncertainty, Adding to the Volatility Already Caused by Brexit - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Communications, Public relations, Investor relations, Withdrawal from the European Union, United Kingdom and the European Union, Impact of Brexit, Economy of the United Kingdom, Brexit, Politics of the European Union, European Union, Politics of Europe

COVID-19 has catapulted the UK economy into further uncertainty, adding to the volatility already caused by Brexit.

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  • COVID-19 has catapulted the UK economy into further uncertainty, adding to the volatility already caused by Brexit.
  • This research service has been designed to help clients develop visioning scenarios and gain deeper insights into the general macroeconomic conditions in the UK.
  • The research has been divided into four sections: macroeconomic outlook for the UK; the impact of COVID-19 on the macroeconomic outlook; the impact of Brexit on the macroeconomic outlook; and industry outlook.
  • The GDP growth trajectory for the UK has been assessed under the scenarios of both a first and a second wave of COVID-19.

Key Trends and Opportunities in the UK Construction Market to 2024: The Implications of COVID-19 and Brexit - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 19, 2020
Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, United Kingdom and the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, Brexit, United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, European Union, Politics of the European Union, Politics, Aftermath of the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, Economy of the United Kingdom

The "Construction in the United Kingdom (UK) - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Construction in the United Kingdom (UK) - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Commentators had been expecting a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and EU, although the probability of no deal has increased significantly recently.
  • A failure to reach an agreement will have severe repercussions for the UK economy, particularly for the construction sector.
  • It provides -
    Historical (2015-2019) and forecast (2020-2024) valuations of the construction industry in the UK, featuring details of key growth drivers.

EU and UK local and regional leaders meet in new contact group

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Countries, International organizations, United Kingdom and the European Union, Devolution in the United Kingdom, Cor, United Kingdom, European Committee of the Regions, Brexit

After its creation in 1994, the European Committee of the Region became the principal point of contact between regions and cities from the UK and other EU member states.

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  • After its creation in 1994, the European Committee of the Region became the principal point of contact between regions and cities from the UK and other EU member states.
  • The United Kingdom left the EU on 31 January 2020 and the transition period ends on 31 December.
  • We want ties to remain close beyond 2020, and the CoR-UK Contact Group will work to maintain good lines of communication and will seek an EU-UK relationship that includes close and effective cooperation at regional and local levels.
  • Deal or no deal, there will be significant changes from 1 January 2021, and local and regional politicians on both sides share an interest in limiting the damage to their regional and local economies."
  • He continued:"Speaking as an EU politician, I call on the UK government to recognise that the relationship between the EU and the UK including those of its devolved administrations, regional and local authorities cannot be put on the same footing as other relationships.
  • The CoR members of the CoR-UK Contact Group have a fixed mandate, while the UK representatives of local authorities, devolved parliaments and assemblies will vary from meeting to meeting according to the topics being discussed.

United Kingdom Timber Frame Construction Market 2020-2024: SWOT & PEST, Growth Prospects, Brexit Analysis, Opportunities, Positive & Negative Influences and Future Prospects

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Friday, October 30, 2020
Brexit, Euroscepticism in the United Kingdom, Politics, Portmanteaus, United Kingdom and the European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union, Politics of the European Union, European Union

DUBLIN, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Timber Frame Construction Market - Research & Analysis UK 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Timber Frame Construction Market - Research & Analysis UK 2020-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Published in Q1 2020 with revised data sets considering the impact of Brexit on 31st January 2020, this sixth edition report represents a comprehensive and strategic review of the UK timber frame housebuilding and non-residential construction market in 2020.
  • The report offers statistically valid, reliable and vital market intelligence based on financial data from more than 80% of the UK timber frame industry.
  • 80+ market size charts and 100 company financial charts provide more detail in an easy to follow format.

ESMA sets out final position on Share Trading Obligation

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Monday, October 26, 2020
Currency, Politics of the European Union, United Kingdom and the European Union, Withdrawal from the European Union, Foreign relations of the European Union, European Economic Area, Multi-speed Europe, Pound sterling

The statement outlines that the trading of shares with a European Economic Area (EEA) ISIN on a UK trading venue in UK pound sterling (GBP) by EU investment firms will not be subject to the EU STO.

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  • The statement outlines that the trading of shares with a European Economic Area (EEA) ISIN on a UK trading venue in UK pound sterling (GBP) by EU investment firms will not be subject to the EU STO.
  • This currency approach supplements the EEA-ISIN approach outlined in a previous ESMA statement of May 2019.
  • ESMA, based on EU-wide data, regards that such trading by EU investments firms occurs on a non-systematic, ad-hoc, irregular and infrequest basis.
  • ESMA however notes that the scope of the UK STO after the end of the transition period remains unclear at this stage.