The British Libyan Business Association (BLBA) has launched a petition urging the United Kingdom government to reassess its travel advice for Libya. To read the full story - CLICK HERE

The British Libyan Business Association has launched a petition urging the United Kingdom government to reassess its travel advice for Libya. The petition emphasises that the current advisory needs to accurately reflect the country’s security, political, and commercial environment and argues that it places UK/Libyan commerce at a disadvantage while benefiting other nations. Please click HERE to support the petition. Unfortunately, only UK companies and individuals can take part in the petition; therefore, please repost, share and pass on to your UK colleagues, partners and friends so they can support this initiative.

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Dear BLBA Members, We're proud to announce a significant accomplishment in our community. A prominent network member, Red Castle has become an accredited Highfield Qualifications Centre. As the BLBA, we proudly backed their ambition, underscoring our commitment to promoting educational and training excellence. Based in the UK, Highfield Qualifications is not just an awarding body but also a global authority in compliance, work-based learning, and apprenticeship qualifications. They have established more than 300 qualifications and have built an extensive network of over 37,000 trainers and training providers across 57 countries. Highfield is recognised and regulated by an [...]

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This factsheet provides the latest statistics on trade and investment between the UK and Libya. This factsheet provides the latest statistics on trade and investment between the UK and Libya. Date of release: 21 June 2023; Date of next planned release: 20 July 2023 Total trade in goods and services (exports plus imports) between the UK and Libya was £1.5 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q4 2022, an increase of 15.5% or £207 million in current prices from the four quarters to the end of Q4 2021. Of this £1.5 billion: Total UK [...]

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