British Association of Removers Newsletter - Issue 1

Next weeks Events...

Wednesday 16 November East Midlands Area Meeting to be held at the Haycock Hotel, Wansford, Nr Peterborough, 7 PM for 7.30 PM

LEZ - Are you ready for 3rd January 2012?

The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) was launched in 2008 to deliver cleaner air for London. Londons air pollution levels are falling, but more needs to be done to protect the long term health of people living and working in London. At the moment, vehicles need to meet the Euro III standard for the emission of Particulate Matter (PM). However, the LEZ emission standards will become more stringent to meet EU legal targets. From the 3 January 2012 lorries will need to meet Euro IV and larger vans will need to meet the Euro III emission standards. So even if your vehicle meets the current standards, you may need to take action soon to meet the new standards in time and be able drive within the LEZ from the January 2012. For more information about how to get ready visit: http://www.bar.co.uk/consumer/AboutBAR/NewsAndOffers.aspx

Pension Reforms - How will this affect your business?

From 2012 every employer will have to enrol into a workplace pension. The timing depends upon the size of the employer. Very large employers are doing it rst, in late 2012 and early 2013. Other employers will follow during 2013 - 2016. The pension scheme must be a qualifying scheme, meaning it must meet certain Government standards. This is the rst time that employers have been required by law to contribute to their workers pensions. A new pension scheme, NEST (National Employment Savings Trust) has been established, it is available to any employer who chooses to use it. This will enable all employers to provide a pension scheme for their workers, either using NEST, their own scheme or another pension provider. For more information please visit: http://www.bar.co.uk/trade/MyBAR/Resources/PensionReformsNEST.aspx

BAR Annual Conference ~ Royal Windsor 17 - 19th May 2012

The booking system is now live! To read more about our speakers, sponsors, programme and other details about the conference, please visit: http://www.bar.co.uk/consumer/AboutBAR/AnnualConference/Introduction.aspx

Are you still experiencing any problems in obtaining VAT refunds?

FEDEMAC has received a direct invitation from Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union at the European Commission (EC) in Brussels to attend an EC seminar in Croatia at the end of February, beginning of March 2012 on the VAT Refund procedure. Due to the importance of this matter, a discussion will take place during the lobbying presentation at the forthcoming General Assembly next week. BAR is coordinating response and feedback from its members, so please email your comments (give us details of which vat authorities, and so on) to commercial@bar.co.uk by next Wednesday.
The British Association of Removers, Tangent House, 62 Exchange Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0TG T: 01923 699 480 I E: info@bar.co.uk I W; www.bar.co.uk

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Olympics 2012 - Are you aware of the impact the Olympic games will have on your company?
We all know that the summer months is the busiest time of year for those working in the removal industry. With London being a key relocation city, and with the 2012 Olympic Games taking place in July 2012, if you are planning to carry out removals in the UK during the Olympic period, it is crucial to start thinking about how the Games are going to affect your organisation during this time. If you would like to know how removals companies will be affected in the upcoming months as well as during the Olympic/Paralympic period, please visit: http://www.bar.co.uk/trade/MyBAR/Olympics2012/TFLupdate.aspx

Removals Management Qualication - Register now!

BARTS will be running the only nationally recognised Removals Management qualication at BAR Head Ofce on the following dates: Part one - 28-30 November 2011 and Part two - 05-08 December 2011. The course is available at the discounted BAR Member rate of 1,675 + VAT / 1,995 + VAT non BAR Members. To learn more about BARTS and courses available, visit http://www.removalstraining.co.uk or Call 01923 699484

Best Wishes
Best wishes & a speedy recovery from all at BAR to David Bunting following his recent illness

Congratulations! Congratulations to Melissa Fowler who works in the Consumer Affairs department for receiving a lovely bunch of owers and message of thanks from a BAR customer she was helping out. It is always nice to be appreciated!

The British Association of Removers, Tangent House, 62 Exchange Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0TG T: 01923 699 480 I E: info@bar.co.uk I W; www.bar.co.uk