Committee examines the impact of Brexit on the Aerospace Sector
19/03/2018
The House of Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee this morning released its latest report which looks at the impact that Brexit could have…
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UK aerospace sector one of the hardest hit by Brexit
13/03/2018
Last Autumn, ADS published our ‘Building Brexit’ report which estimated that post-Brexit, the UK aerospace sector could face additional costs of almost £1.3bn in additional…
European Council’s draft Brexit guidelines point towards agreement on aviation
09/03/2018
This week, European Council President Donald Tusk outlined draft guidelines on the framework for the future relationship with the UK post-Brexit. The draft guidelines, which have…
Post-Brexit Regulatory Relationship: EASA and REACH
02/03/2018
Despite Brexit, European regulation will remain crucial for the aerospace industry. EASA and REACH in particular are both critical for businesses, and achieving a smooth…
Current Position on the Post-Brexit Security and Defence Relationship
02/03/2018
As news on the UK’s negotiating position becomes ever so slightly clearer week by week, the EU’s Task Force 50 has released a series of…
Labour backs customs union membership
26/02/2018
Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn today gave more details about the party’s shift in position on the customs union alongside more insight into Labour’s thinking on…
The Prime Minister’s Munich Security Conference Speech – Stated Aims for Future Security Cooperation
21/02/2018
On 17th February 2018 the PM delivered a speech to the Munich Security Conference in which she underlined the importance of cooperation on both internal…
The future of UK chemical regulation after Brexit
08/02/2018
Chemical regulation might feel like a dry topic, of interest mainly to scientists and engineers. Yet chemicals are involved in every aspect our day-to-day lives,…
Why the UK should be open to a customs union post-Brexit
06/02/2018
When leaving the EU, the UK leaves the EU Customs Union. This, however, should not close off the possibility of negotiating a comprehensive customs union…
Staying in a customs union is best for Britain, business
21/01/2018
Ahead of a major speech by their DG Carolyn Fairbairn, the CBI have called for the UK remain in a customs union with the EU…