Trade credit insurance has proven valuable to a number of exporters and use of this is being encouraged at present. Trying to keep the economy going is occupying government minds during the epidemic, with additional support for exporters, or related investors made available. A number of UK exporters will have been contacted directly, regarding increased […]

Avoiding direct, or close contact is rational in current times, along with keeping healthy and us all supporting each other. The Covid-19 epidemic has turned the world upside down. A dramatic effect on daily life and loss of life are the primary concerns. Unwelcome outcomes on the nation’s wider health are becoming evident, as treatment […]

As with any producer, the BBC has budget limitations. Toby Haynes comment on this bringing creativity is interesting, although seeking budget boosts can also help. One way to reduce the financial load is international co-production, costs and risk are shared, access to a country’s funding incentives may be easier. Careful management is required, to avoid […]

Major film productions are important, although the UK managed team who covered this smaller event had staff from six countries, reflecting the nature of our media sector. The media industry generally and filming in particular have a reputation for judging, or choosing staff on ability, rather than nationality. There is concern on the ability of […]

A constant stream of government information is emerging. This could change after negotiation, although there are outlines on taking goods to the EU after Brexit. Whether or not a deal is done before 31st December 2020, ATA carnets should be available for temporary exports. They cover many items people take on business trips but can […]

Boris Johnson described the possibility of a no deal as a failure of statecraft, yet we could still end up in that position. Brexit has become a legal fact, yet facts in other senses remain hard to come by. The transition period from 31st January means we are still more or less in the EU […]