UK

GSP Rules of Origin (08/12/2010)
Regulation adopted by the European Commission revising rules of origin for products imported under the Generalised System of preferences (GSP).
Waste Framework Directive (01/09/2009)
Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government are consulting on the transposition of the revised Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC). Read more
Olympic Legacy (29/07/2009)
The FSPA has written to Mr Gerry Sutcliffe in response to the article about the inititive by Tsar to get 1 million more people taking part in sport by 2012. Read the article and the response from the FSPA
Improving Public Health by Cutting VAT on Sports Goods (20/07/2009)
The FSPA has written to Mr David Lewis, Chairman, Public Health Commission and Mr Andrew Lansley MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Health in support of the Conservative Party’s Public Health Commission’s recommendation to cut VAT on sports goods to encourage the public to take up more exercise and thereby improve their health. View the Public Health Commission letters
World Trade Week UK - International Conference (29/05/2009)
I have been invited to attend the World Trade Week UK International Conference to be held on Monday 8th June by, Trade Policy Unit, UK Government Read More
HM Treasury announcement on Lending arrangements (03/03/2009)
Please find a press release on the Asset Protection Scheme. The Scheme improves conditions for lending to businesses and may therefore be of interest to you. Click Here to view the Press Release
Westminster Briefing - Playing to Win – A New Era for Sport: Realising the Benefits for All
The forthcoming Westminster Briefing entitled Playing to Win – A New Era for Sport: Realising the Benefits for All”, which will be hosted by The House Magazine on Thursday 26th March 2008 in Westminster. Please follow this link where you will find an agenda, if you do wish to attend please complete the booking form or register online.
House of Lords (08/12/2008)
The current downturn in the world economy and fears of global recession must not divert the EU and the UK Governments commitments to developing free trade argue the House of Lords EU Committee in a report published today (read more)
Lords EU Commitee Trade Policy
The European Union Commitee, Sub-Commitee A for Economic and Financial Affairs and International Trade, have released an inquiry into European Trade Policy. The enquiry can be accessed by clicking below, to read the response and contribution given by the SGIA click here.
Read the Inquiry into European Trade Policy
Textiles Review (31/10/2008)
Jane Montgomery has been informed by the UK Government that the EU Commission officially announced yesterday that China double-checking surveillance licensing will end on 31 December 2008 (read more)