INTERNATIONAL TRADE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Welcome to our July issue of our International Trade Newsletter. Our goal is to provide you with comprehensive and actionable insights to help you make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition in the world of global commerce.
We are committed to supporting your success in the global marketplace and look forward to bringing you Read MoreTake part in the British Chambers of Commerce International Trade Survey
A new Government, Brexit, and 'Brand Britain' - what would you say to the new Prime Minister?
With a new Government in place, your business voice has never been more important. The British Chambers of Commerce Network campaigns - and wins - on behalf of UK businesses on the key issues that Read MoreGoodbye CHIEF, Hello CDS
In June, HMRC finally retired its customs declaration platform CHIEF as their new platform, the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), took over all import and export processes.
What does this mean for Traders?
It is important for businesses involved in importing and exporting to understand that CHIEF and CDS are not like-for-like systems. Read More United Kingdom-Australia Free Trade Agreement - One year on
On 11 June 2024 officials from the governments of the United Kingdom and Australia met virtually to discuss the United Kingdom-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA), one year after its entry into force. The meeting took place during the pre-election period, ahead of the United Kingdom’s Read MoreAlcohol Duty Approvals, Returns and Payments
Share your views on HMRC’s communications about the new Alcohol Duty approvals, returns and payments digital service.
HMRC want to hear your views on their communications on the new digital service to process Alcohol Duty approvals, returns and payments – due to launch in 2025.
Your Read MoreWEAK TRADE DATA HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES AHEAD
Responding to the latest trade data, published by the ONS on 11 July, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:
“UK goods trade performance during May was weak, with the primary drivers in reduced EU trade being lower aircraft and automotive sales, Read MoreDubai is still a strong contender in the GCC development race
In recent years, Saudi Arabia’s ambitious giga-projects and socio-economic initiatives under Vision 2030 have dominated the news from the Gulf region. As the largest country in the Arabian Peninsula by surface area, population, and economy, Saudi Arabia’s opening to the wider world has naturally Read MoreStatement by the Department for Business and Trade on the future of the UK’s steel safeguard measure
On 4 September 2023, the UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) initiated an extension review of the steel safeguard measure. The extension review considered whether serious injury would recur to UK steel producers if the measure were removed on any Read MoreUpdates from DEFRA
Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is reminding businesses about obligations to report packaging data under the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging regulations.
The deadlines for obligated organisations to submit their packaging data have now passed Read MoreLearn more about Horizon Europe Pump Priming
The Horizon Europe Pump Priming Programme is an Innovate UK initiative. It supports individual UK small to medium sized companies wanting to explore and access Horizon Europe collaborative research and innovation opportunities.
It is a step towards participating in projects across a wide range Read MoreTRADE UPDATES FROM THE BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
► The BCC took part in the Domestic Advisory Group sub-group meeting on Trade and Customs. The meeting focused on the work plan for the rest of 2024.
► The BCC met with the German Embassy Economic and Read More