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Meet Our People: Andy Holdcroft

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Andy Holdcroft, who is the financial director for the UK, based in Felixstowe.

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Meet Our People: Gavin Osborn

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Gavin Osborn, who is the managing executive at Rochester in Felixstowe.

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The Impact of Freeports in the UK

Following Brexit, the UK announced the creation of eight freeports to open trade opportunities, provide jobs, encourage innovation and boost the economy in the aftermath of COVID-19.

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US Drops Tariff for UK Whiskey Makers

UK whiskey makers are expected to increase exports to the US, following the removal of a 25% duty rate that was imposed by President Donald Trump in 2019.

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Meet Our People: Andrew Holden

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Andrew Holden, who is the UK office manager in Llanelli, Wales.

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Spotlight On: Felixstowe

As one of the UK's largest port's, Felixstowe is at the heart of trade for Great Britain. It is also home to the Customs Support headquarters for the UK and Ireland, with over 120 customs declarants processing import and export clearances in Felixstowe every single day.

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Northern Ireland Bill

Northern Ireland has been in limbo between the UK and the EU ever since Brexit, with the small country remaining inside both customs territories. The Northern Ireland Protocol, which governs the region’s customs clearance requirements, was created to keep trade moving and avoid a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

However, the Protocol has been subject to criticism due to the complications that it imposes on businesses, which have prevented trade and caused political unrest.

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Meet Our People: Gary Harrold

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Gary Harrold, who is the UK and IE operations director.

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Meet Our People: Ian Barker

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Ian Barker, who is the director of standard brokerage operations in the UK.

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Next Phase of Border Operating Model Delayed Until End of 2023

The Border Operating Model is the phased approach the British Government uses to implement border controls between the European Union and the United Kingdom now that the UK has left the EU. The first phase went live on January 1st, 2021. The second phase was postponed already before but has now been further delayed again.

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