Association Update

Associati on update

BREXIT SEMINAR

If you are interested in learning about how Brexit will aff ect both labelling and tariff s/Meursing codes, Campden BRI is organising an online seminar on 15 December covering this. Members who wish to attend are off ered a special discount if they use the code BSA1220. You can fi nd out more about the seminar at https://www.campdenbri.co.uk/food-drinklabelling-seminar.php

COVID-19 TIERS

The health secretary made an announcement recently on the new tiers for England. You can fi nd out about the coronavirus restrictions in your local area by using the postcode checker at https://www.gov.uk/fi nd-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 Offi ce 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/ businessandthefutureofi mmigrationin2021

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

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 identifi ed in a 2019 Food and Drink Sector Council (FDSC) report as being one of the most signifi cant 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 off er an opportunity to identify defi ciencies and gaps in coverage to develop resources for the benefi t of the food and drink sector. To complete the survey, go to https://forms.gle/ t1jPAcfXLeFugXKY9