As we move into November and the end of the year comes into view, uncertainty continues to shape the global trading landscape, and this month’s articles reflect the pressures, challenges, and opportunities businesses are navigating. Our of our features, “Trade Under Pressure: How Are Businesses Responding to Rising Uncertainty?”, Read More

A blog by Melanie Laloum, Lead Economist, International Chamber of Commerce and David Bharier, Head of Research, British Chambers of Commerce Global trade is increasingly under pressure. A large-scale shift towards protectionism and tariffs has compounded a system already strained by post-Covid supply Read More

Our Global FX Outlook provides deep analysis, currency forecasts, and critical insights to help your business manage international trade with confidence. November 2025 Key insights  From the Trump administration’s bold policies to Europe’s economic challenges, FX markets are experiencing dramatic shifts that demand informed strategies. Trump, Read More

We are pleased to share the second edition of the Port of London Authority’s quarterly trade report. There was 14.7m tonnes of trade through the UK’s biggest port, in the three months to end September - representing the third consecutive quarter of growth.   As shown in the report Read More

Exporting goods, technology, and software has become a central part of modern business, but it also carries serious regulatory responsibilities. The UK’s export control regime is designed to prevent sensitive items from being misused, protect national security, and meet international commitments. Read More

The Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation has published new guidance on countering Russian sanctions evasion targeted specifically at businesses operating in the freight and shipping sector.  This guidance is intended to help businesses in Read More

If your UK company currently uses the Regime 42 (R42) customs procedure to ship goods into the EU via France, there's a significant change coming that you must prepare for. Regime 42 currently allows non-EU companies, like those in the UK, to import goods into France and then move them to another Read More

By Jun Du, professor of Economics at Aston University and member of the BCC’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC) The British Chambers of Commerce’s Competitiveness Report 2025[1] provides a clear-sighted assessment of the UK’s strengths and challenges and sets out practical Read More

Updates On Recent International Trade Regulations & Guidance EU Revised Key Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) Proposals The European Commission has proposed a new plan on phasing in, from the end of this year, the EUDR for large, small and micro businesses. This would affect sectors in scope in terms of UK goods exports from tyres Read More

Updates On Recent International Trade Discussions & Agreements UK-Sweden Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in research and innovation Memorandum of Understanding between UK and Sweden for cooperation in research and innovation. Find out more   UK showcases digital trade leadership at global business meeting UK showcases Read More

This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) ► BCC Gives Evidence To Parliament On UK-India Trade Agreement: William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, gave evidence  to the House of Lords International Agreements Committee on the UK-India trade agreement Read More