New trade rules bring export headache for small firms
New trade rules are having a detrimental impact on small businesses seeking to export into the EU. The EU’s General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) creates…
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Duncan urges pragmatic Brexit negotiaitions to avoid “pain” on both sides
The European Union and the United Kingdom must approach Brexit negotiations in a pragmatic fashion in order to avoid negative consequences for both sides. That…
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Continuing to plunder (Andy Holt)
I see that the local branch of the Scottish National Party is warning of the danger to Shetland’s fishing industry posed by the Brexit negotiations.
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LIVE: EU referendum count from Clickimin
The polls have closed and ballot boxes from around the isles are now on their way to Lerwick to be counted. Local results are expected…
READ FULL STORYNeed to be informed (David Cole)
So now we know when the referendum on the UK’s membership in Europe is to take place.
READ FULL STORYSchool pupils test their European knowledge
Tingwall Primary School pupils have made it through to the grand final of the Scottish European Educational Trust’s Euroquiz.
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