Welcome to the July Edition of the International Trade Newsletter As we move into the third quarter of 2025, international trade remains exceptionally dynamic. June brought the signing of landmark free trade agreements with India, the U.S., and a refreshed UK–EU Summit statement—each helping to unlock new export opportunities for UK businesses. Read More

We’re excited to announce that our Trade Expert BCC Accredited Training and Trade Expert Academy Courses have been streamlined and revitalised - making it easier than ever for busy professionals to enhance their international trade knowledge. At Essex Chambers of Commerce, we understand that Read More

The UK Government has launched its first post-Brexit Trade Strategy, designed to unlock £5 billion in opportunities for British businesses and expand UK Export Finance (UKEF) capacity to £80 billion. The strategy focuses on faster, more practical trade deals, stronger export support, and Read More

Showcasing Measurable Carbon Cuts and Industry Progress Woodland Group has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, sharing key progress across emissions, waste reduction, and client-focused carbon reporting. The report reflects Woodland’s long-term commitment to delivering responsible, transparent Read More

UK Introduces New Trade Measures to Support Steel Sector UK strengthens steel safeguard measures UK steel producers to benefit from stronger trade safeguards that better protect against surges in cheap imports.   These changes will adjust how much steel countries around the world can send to the UK, protecting British jobs while making Read More

From cleaning products to fuel, aerosols to lithium batteries, dangerous goods are everywhere. These materials, classified under strict regulations, can pose serious risks if mishandled - threatening not only health and safety but also the environment, property, and reputation of the businesses involved. In the UK, the handling and transport of dangerous Read More

As we navigate a rapidly evolving global landscape, understanding the long-term trends shaping international trade and the world economy has never been more critical. A new edition of the Department for Business and Trade's Global Trade Outlook offers valuable insights into how these trends may unfold Read More

Introduction Following the latest developments in the UK-EU political relationship, including the new deal reached on 3 June 2025, there has been increased speculation about the future of carbon emissions alignment — and what this means for businesses navigating the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Read More

Ziegler is proud to announce the launch of a new company tagline: "Logistics Beyond Limits." This new strapline replaces "Excellence in Supply Chain," which has served us faithfully for many years. While our commitment to excellence remains unchanged, this strategic shift marks a Read More

Updates from Recent Events   British Chamber of Commerce Global Annual Conference Held on the 26th June 2025  A year on from an historic General Election, the conference tackled the critical question facing businesses and the UK economy today: “Where’s the Growth?”. With Read More

Updates On Recent International Trade Discussions & Agreements   Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council Decision number 1 for 2025: Fisheries The Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) Partnership Council oversees UK and EU implementation, application and interpretation of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. This document Read More

Updates On Recent International Trade Regulations    Moving processed or repaired goods into free circulation or re-exporting them The page to explain how to move your goods from inward processing into free circulation, another special procedure or re-export has been updated.  Change made: If you completed your full import Read More

This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) ► BCC Evidence on UK-EU Trade: William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, gave evidence to the House of Lords European Affairs Committee on UK-EU trade prospects, focusing on lowering SPS barriers. Watch the session. ► Trade Read More