Despite the UK Government’s Brexit preparedness slogan having long since changed from “Let’s get going” to “Time is running out”, there is still no clear guidance on how exactly the services sector should be preparing for trade with the EU…
Business Recovers But Brexit Looms The ATC’s short and sharp November Corona & Brexit Pulse brings more news of a recovery on the business front, but continued uncertainty over what’s required to get ready for 1 January 2021. Business right…
An internship is a fantastic opportunity for a student or a fresh graduate to experience life inside a language service company. But it’s also a real chance for the company to gain extra capacity during busy times or tackle a…
The ATC’s Public Sector Manifesto set out our objectives towards sustainable development within the procurement and provision of language services in the UK’s public sector. In the past year, the ATC’s activities have focused on building the foundations for constructive…
The ATC’s October Pulse Survey combines UK language service companies’ experiences on the effects of the continued coronavirus pandemic, and the looming but still uncertain impact of Brexit. It’s a mixed bag, with continued signs of recovery but significant unease…
In a significant landmark moment for the ATC’s and our stakeholders’ lobby to secure continued access to the linguistic skills of translators and interpreters in post-Brexit Britain, the Migration Advisory Committee’s latest review recommends the inclusion of interpreters on the Shortage Occupation List. The ATC’s Chair Ruth Partington celebrates the moment: The…
The ATC’s ISO Certification Service is three years old today! I remember standing on the stage at the ATC Language Industry Summit in September 2017, presenting the Certification Service to a home audience for the first time. I thought that…
The ATC’s September Coronavirus Pulse Survey confirms anecdotal evidence from SME language service companies in the UK: a large majority is seeing signs of recovery. Signs of recovery Earlier Pulse Surveys tracked the deep and immediate impact of the…
The results of the UK Language Services Pricing Study 2020 are shared exclusively with ATC Member companies. What services do SME companies offer? Do smaller companies charge more or less than large ones? What are the average rates for…
