ASSOCIATION UPDATE
Association update BREXIT SEMINAR If you are interested in learning about how Brexit will affect both labelling and tariffs/Meursing codes, Campden BRI is organising an online seminar on 15 December covering this. Members who wish to attend are offered a special discount if they use the code BSA1220. You can find out more about the seminar at https://www.campdenbri.co.uk/food-drinklabelling-seminar.php
A panel of independent experts from the world of business and immigration explain what the new immigration system is and the practical steps you can take to prepare. The discussion covers what you need to know if you are thinking of hiring anyone from outside the UK from 1 January 2021. Please listen, share throughout your network, and take the necessary steps to prepare your business. UPDATED GUIDANCE ON THE POINTS-BASED IMMIGRATION SYSTEM The government have also updated their introduction to the points-based system guide for employers at https:// www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-points-basedimmigration-system-employer-information Further information is also available at https:// pbisemployers.campaign.gov.uk
COVID-19 TIERS The health secretary made an announcement recently on the new tiers for England. You can find out about the coronavirus restrictions in your local area by using the postcode checker at https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-local-restrictions and see the full list of local restriction tiers by https://www.gov.uk/ guidance/full-list-of-local-restriction-tiers-by-area PODCAST: BUSINESS AND THE FUTURE OF IMMIGRATION IN 2021 The Home Office has created a podcast episode in partnership with Intelligence Squared to help you prepare for the points-based immigration system. Listen to Business and the Future of Immigration in 2021 at https://play.acast.com/s/intelligencesquared/ businessandthefutureofimmigrationin2021 14
KTN FOOD AND DRINK SECTOR SKILLS SURVEY KTN and the Institute for Food Science and Technology (IFST) are looking to identify, consolidate and develop the external facing resources that exist across the food and drink sector. The aim of this is to support the sector in recruiting, training and retaining skilled personnel in the future, an issue that was identified in a 2019 Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC) report as being one of the most significant challenges the food and drink sector faces in improving productivity. To begin developing this landscape of resources we have produced a survey to be completed by all stakeholders within the food and drink sector. The immediate outcome of this work will allow for the consolidation of all external facing resources into a single repository managed by IFST that can be used by the industry. It will also offer an opportunity to identify deficiencies and gaps in coverage to develop resources for the benefit of the food and drink sector. To complete the survey, go to https://forms.gle/ t1jPAcfXLeFugXKY9 December 2020
