Hey there, it’s David Evestaff. If you’re operating in the logistics, freight forwarding, or IT consulting space here in the UK, you’ve likely spent the last few months (or years) hearing the acronym "ICS2" whispered like a ghost story. The European Union’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) isn’t just another bit of red tape; it is a massive overhaul of how goods entering the EU are...
4 May 2026
For businesses involved in international trade and logistics, the landscape of European customs is shifting beneath their feet. The Import Control System 2 (ICS2) isn't just a minor update; it is a fundamental transformation in how goods entering or transiting through the European Union (plus Norway, Switzerland, and Northern Ireland) are monitored. As we move further into the implementation phases...
If you’re running an accountancy practice here in Kent, you probably spent your Sunday morning much like I did: with a coffee in hand, looking at the week ahead. But for us in the IT and security world, tomorrow, Monday the 27th of April 2026, marks a pretty significant shift. The new Cyber Essentials 2026 requirements are officially going live. At Evestaff IT Support and Consultancy, we’ve been...