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BHETA welcomes Minister's response to exemption for Round-tipped cutlery

BHETA welcomes Minister's response to exemption for Round-tipped cutlery

The Minister of State for Policing and Crime Prevention who is “considering the request“ commented “that we look at excluding round-tipped cutlery knives from the statutory controls on knives”.
BHETA attends Ministerial Round Table to represent knife suppliers

BHETA attends Ministerial Round Table to represent knife suppliers

In July, BHETA representatives attended a round table at the Home Office with Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson DBE MP, Minister of State for Policing and Crime Prevention. BHETA was representing our members in a discussion around round-tipped kitchen knives.
BHETA’s lobbying on bulk knife sales reporting

BHETA’s lobbying on bulk knife sales reporting

BHETA has continued its engagement with government regarding new knife sales legislation. BHETA has written to the Minister of State for Policing regarding Amendment NC68 to the Crime & Policing Bill.
BHETA welcomes Government review of tax-free imports

BHETA welcomes Government review of tax-free imports

The BHETA team was delighted today by news of the government’s review of a rule that allows small parcels to...
Family businesses asked to write to the Prime Minister on Business Property Relief (BPR)

Family businesses asked to write to the Prime Minister on Business Property Relief (BPR)

BHETA lobbies against Business Property Relief (BPR) changes

BHETA lobbies against Business Property Relief (BPR) changes

BHETA campaigns to exempt cutlery knives from the Offensive Weapons Act

BHETA campaigns to exempt cutlery knives from the Offensive Weapons Act

BHETA is campaigning for an exemption for non-dangerous items from the costly requirement for age verification imposed in the Offensive...
EPUK urge government action on trade barriers in Westminster meeting

EPUK urge government action on trade barriers in Westminster meeting

Export Partners UK (EPUK), a coalition representing sectors from automotive to fashion and baby products, met with Antonia Bance MP...

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