This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
► Australia Engagement William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, met with Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner to discuss WTO reform, UK-Australia investment ties, and joint responses to US tariffs.
► Windsor Framework in Force New rules for GB–NI parcels took effect on Friday 1st May. William spoke on BBC Radio Ulster on how Chambers can help businesses adapt.
► Trade Policy Speeches William and Mitchell Perks, Deputy Director of Trade Services, presented at the World Commerce and Contracting Summit on carbon border policies and trade compliance.
► BCC Trade Confidence Outlook Just 21% of SME exporters saw overseas sales rise in Q1 2025, while 27% reported a drop. William Bain discussed the findings on CNBC.
► UK-EU trade debate MPs debated trade ties with the EU this week. BCC provided a briefing to all MPs outlining key asks and insights.
► Business Forum event on UK-EU relationship BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, spoke in a Business Forum event organised at Panmure House in Edinburgh on the asks from business for the UK-EU leaders summit on 19th May and potential negotiations thereafter.