News

HMRC replaces C3 and C104A import forms with the new online ToR01 system.

Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017

Since the 1st January 2017 HMRC have been transitioning the new ‘Transfer of Residence’ (ToR) online application form, which is now mandatory for applicants changing their country of residence to the UK and wishing to import used personal and household effects with them. The ToR01 application form must be completed online for submission by post or email to HMRC in advance of their belongings arrival in the UK. It replaces the manual C3 Customs Declaration forms, and must be completed by any ... Read more

New Director at Britannia Leatherbarrows

Wednesday, April 26th, 2017

Congratulations to Darren Vale on his recent promotion to Director. Darren is David Trenchard’s (Owner of Britannia Leatherbarrows) son in law and has been with the company for the last 10 years. Darren has been responsible for running the self-storage, archive storage and shredding services side of the business and has successfully overseen continual growth in this sector of the business. We wish Darren every success in his new role as a Director. Read more

Celebrating 30 years of the bear!

Monday, April 3rd, 2017

Paul Bearsby is celebrating 30 years of Bearsbys Removals - a fantastic achievement! As you can see from the photos Paul has aged somewhat in this time, but don’t we all in removals. Ralph Sayers of Bearsby takes up the story; ‘When Paul left college and, as a stop-gap before finding a ‘proper’ job, he started working for a large national removal company who will remain unnamed, but not unidentified – begins with “P”. Paul quickly rose through the organisation to become ... Read more

Britannia 2017 Conference – Sorrento

Wednesday, March 29th, 2017

Britannia’s annual conference is due to take place between 21st and 24th April in the idyllic settings of Sorrento, Italy. The easy going Italian way of life suits the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of our conference perfectly. Attendees will be staying at the 4* Hilton Hotel situated up on a hill overlooking the Bay of Naples and a short distance from the town centre. Like with all our conferences, the event won’t really kick off until the welcome evening on the Friday, ... Read more

Moving up in the world

Monday, December 19th, 2016

After 15 years Britannia head office has decided to expand its horizons beyond the traffic jams of Croydon and has set itself up in a shiny new purpose-built office and warehouse in Merstham, Redhill. The staff at BMI have seen a great deal in that time at Croydon. Three MD’s have come and gone, there’s been a global recession, the Croydon riots, an Olympic torch paraded through the streets and the Britannia building has been evacuated at least twice, due to ... Read more