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Shipping from the UK to the EU - Import VAT and duties

Shipping from the UK to the EU - Import VAT and duties

From 1st January 2021, our online sales to EU customers who reside at an EU address, have been treated as exports from the UK. All our goods shipped from the UK to EU are now subject to new regulations, customs, and duties resulting from Brexit. The following changes have been taken place from 1st January 2021: No UK VAT: No UK VAT on orders shipped from the UK to the EU, provided that the EU customer will import to their location outside the UK.  Import VAT and duties: Buyers are responsible for paying any applicable import VAT and duties on orders shipped...

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Some Important Healthy Eating Habits During the Holidays

Some Important Healthy Eating Habits During the Holidays

As you all know, the holiday season is the most amazing time of the year filled with family and friends. However, everyone is busier than usual and struggles to control their eating schedules because of tempting sweets and delicious food. It isn't easy to maintain healthy eating habits during this time. On average, people gain around 1-3 pounds (1.36kg) of weight during the holiday season as this season contains a lot of weddings, work gatherings and family parties. But this year due to COVID-19 there may not be as many parties, but still, there are some and some of us...

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Last Posting Dates before Christmas 2020

Last Posting Dates before Christmas 2020

Christmas Posting Information We are so grateful that you have chosen to shop with an independent business like ourselves this Christmas, it really means the world to us. To make sure that your order arrives with you or your loved one in time for Christmas, please be place your order by: For customers outside of the UK: Wednesday 9th December For UK customers: Monday 21st December Please be aware that these dates are based on Royal Mail and Parcelforce services operating as usual and expected. However, due to the Coronavirus pandemic, transport links and customs, there may be a slightly longer delay which...

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26-27 Sept 2020: 2nd European Crypto-Infections Conference 2020

The 2nd European Crypto-Infections Conference will be held on 26th-27th September 2020 - a One Health look behind the science of Lyme Disease and co-infections. It will be held via Zoom with physical attendance being possible for those able to get to the venue in Dublin. Crypto-infections,which include tick- borne bacterial pathogens and others, are well recognised as a significant burden of disease in both human and animal hosts. However, much remains to be done to further diagnose, understand the underlying pathogenesis, and optimally treat these infections. This conference will bring together a wide range of scientists, both in human and...

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