May/June Issue 61 - Flipbook - Page 23
NEWS
A MESSAGE FROM THE BUSINESS SECRETARY
- Make sure you check the latest
Northern Ireland Protocol
guidance, if you move goods
into, out of, or through Northern
Ireland.
2020 has undoubtedly been one of the
most challenging years in living memory.
However, the resilience and determination
displayed by UK businesses this year has
only increased my confidence that 2021 will
be the start of an exciting and prosperous
new chapter for our nation.
I wish you all a very happy and successful
New Year.
A message from the Business
Secretary: A deal with the EU has been
reached and businesses should take
action
I am delighted that we have agreed a
deal with the European Union and I am
confident that the United Kingdom will
thrive outside the EU and cement its
position as the best place in the world to
start, grow and run a business.
The deal with the EU means the UK can
now regulate in a manner that suits the
UK economy and UK businesses – doing
things in a more innovative and effective
way, without being bound by EU rules.
As with any major change, there will be
challenges as we adjust to new ways of
doing business with the EU. Government
will be there to support you to adapt and to
capitalise on the opportunities created by
this deal.
While the deal secures us tariff-free access
to EU markets, you should still check what
you need to do to allow your business
operations to run smoothly. The new rules
apply from 11pm tonight (31st December)
so you should take any actions as soon as
possible in the new year.
Yours sincerely,
Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP
Secretary of State for Business, Energy &
Industrial Strategy
- Visit gov.uk/transition and use
the Brexit checker tool for a
personalised list of actions.
- Our business readiness
bulletins will be continuing,
with important updates for your
business – sign up now.
TRIBUTE TO DAVID STEVENSON
It is with a heavy heart that we report that
David Stevenson from ADJ Stevenson
passed away suddenly but peacefully at
home on the 8th December 2020.
ADJ Stevenson was formed in 1973, by
David and Nancy Stevenson based in
the Spean Bridge area just North of Fort
William. They have 3 sons and 1 daughter
who have all been involved in the business
over the years. Jean and Jamie are now
heavily involved with the business along
with their partners William and Claire.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew
him in the recovery industry. The family
would like to thank everyone for their kind
messages of support, flowers and cards
they received. We will miss him dearly.
Nancy, Alistair, Andrew, Jean & Jamie.
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