WSTA scores historic win as Government announce scrapping of arduous and unnecessary wine paperwork
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has won a significant post-Brexit victory, for its members and consumers, after government has agreed to scrap wine-specific paperwork on imports from across the globe. Following the referendum, the […]
WSTA comments on the end of Transition period
Commenting on the announcement of a post Brexit trade deal with the EU Miles Beale, Chief Executive of the Wine and Spirit Trade Association said: “Today’s announcement will be a […]
Wine and Spirit Trade Association welcomes a record year for new members and unveils End of Transition Checklist
The WSTA has seen a record number of wine and spirit businesses joining membership in 2020 as companies seek help with Covid concerns and life after Brexit. Over 60 new […]
WSTA hails VI-1 temporary suspension as an important victory, but warns that the policy, not just the timing, still needs to change
The WSTA has claimed yesterday’s announcement of the temporary suspension of import certification (or VI-1s) for wines from the EU until 1st July 2021 as a victory for business – […]
Report from MPs’ warns red tape will cause chaos and price hikes for wine
A new report from a committee of MPs shines a light on the impact to UK wine businesses of the government’s new red tape requirements, which will push up the […]
Lords support WSTA’s calls to remove VI-1 burden for UK winemakers
The House of Lords has debated an amendment to the Agriculture Bill which aims to reduce the burden of wine import documentation post-transition period. The Amendments, tabled by Lord Holmes […]
MPs to launch an inquiry into the impact of wine certification
A Parliamentary inquiry begins next week looking into the impact of wine import certification being brought into force at the end of the Brexit transition period. The Wine and Spirit […]
WSTA reacts to UK Government’s intention to apply wine tariffs
Following the UK Government’s signalled intention to apply wine tariffs when the transition period ends on 31 December, the WSTA’s Chief Executive, Miles Beale, has commented: “It’s disappointing that the […]
WSTA launches Trade 21 initiative
While the world grapples with how best to return to some sort of normality post Coronavirus, the Wine and Spirit Trade Association remains committed to ensuring the sector gets the […]
WSTA welcomes joint statement on wine tariffs
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has today welcomed the announcement published by two leading wine sector organisations in the European Union (EU) and United States (US), detailing the signing […]
VI-1 Victory for WSTA
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has welcomed the confirmation that Government intends to temporarily suspend import certification requirements for wine from the EU – and heralded this as a […]
Wine and Spirit trade summit highlights a lack of political leadership, replaced by heavy handed political maneuvering
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association calls on government to listen to industry concerns and act on its advice to avoid trade disruption, burdensome red tape and shortages. Speaking at […]