MAC recommends interpreters for Shortage Occupation List
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…
ATC ISO Certification Service is three years old today. Time to step up the game!
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…
ATC Coronavirus Pulse Survey September Definite Signs of Recovery
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…
UK Language Services Pricing 2020 Results Exclusive to ATC Members
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…
UK’s post-Brexit immigration system
The UK switches to a new post-Brexit immigration system in January 2021, and EU citizens must apply to live and work in the UK through the same immigration routes as the rest of the world. This report from the ATC’s…
GDPR court decision affects the language industry
Two years since its implementation, GDPR is in the news again with the European Court of Justice having ruled that the Privacy Shield is invalid as a basis for transferring personal data between the EU and the US. The same…
ATC Brexit Roundup
This ATC Brexit Roundup brings you the latest news and resources for preparing for the end of the transition period and business from 1 January 2020. Brexit and business The UK Government has launched a new public information campaign called…
ATC Coronavirus Pulse Survey July: Payment Practices, Sectors and Services
July’s ATC Coronavirus Pulse Survey gauges the effect of the coronavirus pandemic on payment practices, and takes a look at the sectors and services least affected. Coronavirus business effect The July survey threw up a surprising new development: only 50%…
Introducing EUATC
European Union of Associations of Translation Companies is an umbrella organisation of national European associations, representing nearly 700 language service companies. Network Membership ATC member companies are Network Members of the EUATC, and the ATC’s membership logos displays both…