2019 Language Industry Awards winners were recognised for their achievements on a night to remember aboard the iconic Cutty Sark on 19 September. This prestigious annual awards ceremony celebrates the best in the languages services industry, gathering outstanding examples of…
The launch of the ATC’s Language Industry Report kicks off another season of lobbying for the ATC. Valued at over £1.2bn, the language services industry is instrumental in the success of many UK businesses’ globalisation strategies and the smooth running…
With the announcement by the UK government that EU freedom of movement rules will end immediately if there is a no-deal Brexit on 31 October, the Association of Translation Companies (ATC) is letting the public know how to obtain certified…
The ATC will again be supporting NGO Translators without Borders at this year’s Summit and have already donated its small profit for 2018/19 to the charity. Translators without Borders (TWB) is a non-profit organization offering language and translation support for…
The Association of Translation Companies (ATC) has responded to the publication by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) of its Full Review of the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). This follows on from lobbying that the ATC conducted earlier this year. [Read…
The ATC ISO Certification Service continues to be instrumental in supporting many of the 1200 language service companies that make up the UK language industry achieve ISO certification ISO 9001, the world’s most recognised and respected quality management aid; ISO…
For many ATC members, one of the main membership benefits of the ATC is the Certification Stamp, used to certify translations submitted to UK public authorities such as the Home Office. The Certification Stamp carries the member company’s name, membership…
The Association of Translation Companies (ATC) is calling on the UK Government to safeguard British industry’s and the UK public sector’s access to the linguistic skills of translators and interpreters, and to ensure that the route to these skilled roles…
Note from Corinne Smith: Around 60% of ATC members are small businesses, and in 2019 much of ATC’s focus will be on supporting and producing content tailored for SME LSPs through our new Small Business Initiative. The Small Business Initiative…
ATC’s Council will decamp to Leeds on 26 February 2019, hosted by thebigword at their brand new training centre. You are cordially invited to join us there to find out the latest on safeguarding your existing EU staff through Brexit…
