Category Archives: International Trade
International Trade
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New Trade Strategy to protect and boost British business
The strategy will make the UK the most connected nation in the world while protecting vital industries from global threats and backing businesses to thrive. Read the full strategy here. […]
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Goods Exports Underperform in 2024
Responding to the latest ONS data on trade, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The final trade data for 2024 shows the UK’s export performance is […]
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BCC In Trade Reset Push With EU Ambassadors
The BCC has met with Ambassadors from across the EU to make the case for a trade relations reset that benefits businesses on both sides. Director General, Shevaun Haviland, and […]
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New US Tariff Proposals Would Hit UK Economy
Reacting to the proposals for new reciprocal tariffs outlined by the US Government today, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, said: “These new proposals for reciprocal and differential tariffs will […]
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Celebrating Christmas in Latin America and the Caribbean: A Festive Opportunity for UK Businesses
Latin America and the Caribbean transforms into a vibrant tapestry of culture, traditions, and joyous celebrations during the Christmas season. For UK businesses looking to strengthen and embrace new markets, […]
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BCC Welcomes MC13 Outcomes But More To Do
Responding to the outcomes from the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “These were difficult […]
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South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce launch South Yorkshire International Trade Conference
The three South Yorkshire Chambers of Commerce (Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber of Commerce, Doncaster Chamber and Sheffield Chamber of Commerce) are delighted to announce the launch of the South Yorkshire International Trade Conference. […]
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Government support for Businesses to assist with rising energy costs.
We have received the following information from the Minor Metals Trade Association (MMTA) after their recent correspondence with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Although the questions […]
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TIME RUNNING OUT FOR FIRMS TO GRASP NETTLE ON NEW CUSTOMS ARRANGEMENTS
One of the UK’s leading customs agents has warned that hundreds of businesses could be banned from importing unless they urgently switch to a new Government computer system. ChamberCustoms, which […]
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BCC: Trends still point to lack of sustained boost to exports
Commenting on the data Head of Trade Policy at the BCC William Bain said: “The effects of data collection changes still unwinding make monthly comparisons impossible, but taking a longer […]
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UK cuts off export finance support to Russia and Belarus
The UK government has announced it will no longer issue any new guarantees, loans and insurance for exports to Russia and Belarus. The UK stops all government-backed export finance to […]
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UK announces new economic sanctions against Russia
The UK Government has today announced a ban on exports to Russia of high-end luxury goods, while also hitting hundreds of key products with new import tariffs. UK to deny […]
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