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BHETA submitted a comprehensive response to the Government's consultation on changes to the UK designs framework

The UK Government has launched an important consultation on the future of the UK Designs Framework—the laws that protect the look, feel, and originality of products. Send in your response by 27th November.

‍BHETA has upped its lobbying campaign on addressing the negative impact of low-value parcel imports by writing to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, calling for urgent action to tackle the growing imbalance between UK producers and overseas sellers created by the current treatment of low-value parcel imports.

‍BHETA is advising its members who supply bladed items as well as retailers and the sector in general about potential changes under the Crime and Policing Bill 2024–25, which includes proposed new reporting requirements for online bulk knife sales.

BHETA’s CEO, Will Jones has again written to the Secretary of State for Business & Trade to urge more help for the UK ceramic and tableware industry.

BHETA urges the Government to act, supporting the Ceramics UK Recovery Plan to address rising costs, protect jobs, preserve heritage, and secure Britain’s ceramics and tableware sector.

BHETA has written to the new Policing Minister regarding the removal of round-ended cutlery knives from the scope of the OWA. 

BHETA has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, calling for urgent action to tackle the growing imbalance between UK producers and overseas sellers created by the current treatment of low-value parcel imports.