BAB Director of Policy & Trade Emanuel Adam Responds to WTO Digital Trade Moratorium Extension Emanuel Adam, Director of Policy & Trade published the following statement in response to news that World Trade Organisation (WTO) members had agreed an extension on a digital trade tariffs moratorium. “We welcome the news today that WTO members have…
BritishAmerican Business (BAB) Comments on Proposed Reforms to UK Immigration System 13 August 2019 Contact: Dominic Parker, Communications Manager dparker@babinc.org | 020 7290 9882 | +44 7500 115 352 In response to a set of newly proposed reforms to the UK’s immigration system, Duncan Edwards, Chief Executive Officer, commented the following: “We welcome the Prime Minister’s recently…
BritishAmerican Business (BAB) Comments on US National Security Adviser, John Bolton’s Visit to the UK 13 August 2019 Contact: Dominic Parker, Communications Manager dparker@babinc.org | 020 7290 9882 | +44 7500 115 352 In response to comments made by the US National Security Adviser, John Bolton, that the UK is “first in line” for a trade deal…
Humanising Luxury Hospitality with Technology The Following Article was Kindly Provided by Juliet Watkin-Rees, Matter of Form Click Here to Read the Article in Full Tech innovation is transforming the future of the hospitality industry. Chatbots, robots and AI can help provide a seamless customer experience, removing pain points and providing more personalised service. But…
Duncan Edwards, CEO, BritishAmerican Business (BAB) Comments on the Resignation of Prime Minister Theresa May 24 March 2019 London – In response to Prime Minister Theresa May’s resignation this morning, BritishAmerican Business Chief Executive Officer Duncan Edwards said: “The Prime Minister’s resignation should not be celebrated as it marks the continued failure of parliament and…
Emanuel Adam, Director of Policy & Trade, Comments on Delay to US-Imposed Tariffs on Auto Imports “Reports that the US may delay the imposition of tariffs on cars is very much welcome. On behalf of the transatlantic business community, we support that the White House uses this very moment to pave the way for a…
BritishAmerican Business Responds to Article 50 Extension In response to the UK & European Council leaders agreement to a flexible extension to Brexit until 31 October, Duncan Edwards, BAB CEO, said: “The Brexit extension agreed yesterday is an expected and welcome relief from a potential unmanaged ‘no-deal’ but it does not solve…
Duncan Edwards, CEO, Comments on Third Withdrawal Agreement Failing to Achieve Parliamentary Approval “The transatlantic business community has continued to support the passing of the Withdrawal Agreement negotiated between the UK and the EU. The failure by the UK Parliament to pass the Withdrawal Agreement today in the House is deeply disappointing. While we welcome…
On Wednesday 13th March, 2019, Woodland Media (a division of Woodland Group – one of the largest privately-owned logistics companies with offices in the UK, Asia, Europe and the US) proudly celebrated its 25th Anniversary during the London Book Fair at Kensington’s Olympia Exhibition Halls in London, UK. This significant landmark reflects a remarkable journey…
BritishAmerican Business Responds to a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit Scenario Being Taken off of the Table In response to tonight’s votes in the House of Commons, which saw The House reject a ‘No-Deal’ Brexit, Duncan Edwards, BAB CEO, said: “The prospect of leaving the EU without a deal on 29 March has caused significant…