VARTAN team go the Whole Hog!
What a way for the VARTAN team to spend a Sunday morning! The Whole Hog is an annual 5-mile mud race with obstacles
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HMRC accelerates 95,000 firms onto simplified import procedures
Transitional Simplified Procedures will make importing after Brexit on 31 October much simpler, particularly for businesses that would be completing customs processes for the first time
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AEO Certification brings strategic advantage
With Brexit, deal or no deal, just around the corner, a host of operational and compliance benefits gives Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) certification even greater resonance
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Customs clearances volumes to increase dramatically
Deal or no deal, the number of customs clearances will increase dramatically when the UK leaves the EU. In the case of no deal, the increase is predicted to be around 400%
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Neil’s Great East Run
Many congratulations to VARTAN’s Neil Bird who successfully completed the 2019 Simplyhealth Great East Run yesterday, raising money for Cancer Research UK
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Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group
We are delighted to announce that VARTAN has become an Associate Member of Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce Group
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More funding for Training Grants
New government funding is now available to help businesses train staff in making customs declarations, and to help businesses who support others to trade goods to invest in IT
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VARTAN Customs Training to aid Brexit planning
VARTAN has added to its comprehensive range of services to assist companies with their Brexit planning
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HSE release latest RIDDOR stats
The HSE have released their provisional RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) stats that were reported for 2018/2019
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Haulage Drivers At Risk from Overhead Power Lines
Research reveals road haulage workers – particularly those making deliveries with tippers, lorry mounted cranes or grab arms – are some of the most at-risk
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Hands-free safety is a misleading impression
The Commons Transport Select Committee has concluded that the current hands-free phone laws give a misleading impression of safety
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VARTAN joins UKWA
We are proud to announce that VARTAN is now an Associate Member of Britain’s leading logistics sector trade organisation – the United Kingdom Warehousing Association…
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Brexit stress
We are all being affected by the delays to Brexit and the uncertainties ahead, so it’s vital that mental health issues in the workplace are not overlooked…
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DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme
The DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme, implemented in June 2019, uses compliance to help transport operators enjoy a reduced burden of enforcement…
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HSE Dust Inspections
Firms across Great Britain are to be targeted in a new series of inspections focusing on dust control by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
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Are you thinking the unthinkable?
What should we be doing to protect our supply chain during Brexit? The answer is to design a strategy that addresses yours and your customers’ requirements
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VARTAN team is strengthened ahead of Brexit
VARTAN has strengthened its range of customs compliance services with the appointment of Liz Wiles, and a promotion for Neil Bird
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UK No-Deal preparations
Are you prepared for Brexit?Preparation for a ‘Hard-Brexit’ is essential to ensure that your company is ready to keep trade disruption to a minimum.The UK Government are recommending that the following ‘No-Deal’ preparations are considered before the 31st...
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