As we move through the third quarter of 2025, global trade continues to evolve at pace, presenting both challenges and exciting opportunities for UK exporters and importers. In this month’s edition, we turn our attention to key developments shaping the landscape - from the latest African Trade Report to the much anticipated UK–India trade Read More

As we continue moving towards a more digital approach to document processing, now is a good time to refresh your understanding of the difference between Standard and Express applications within the eCert system.   Standard Applications These should be used when your customer requires a wet Read More

British steelmakers will regain tariff-free access to the EU market for key steel products from 1st August 2025. This decision comes from the Prime Ministers EU deal signed in May this year. UK steelmakers will be able to export steel used for large building projects to the EU tariff free which Read More

The 2025 edition of the African Trade Report, published by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), examines trade and economic development in Africa and other parts of the world during 2024 and explores how a rapidly fragmenting global economy – marked by intensifying geopolitical schisms and industrial-policy rivalries – is reshaping Read More

The UK has signed a trade deal with India on the 24th July 2025. Negotiations were launched on 13th January 2022. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, have formally signed a free trade agreement between the two countries which will see communities across every region of the UK benefiting from its £4.8 Read More

New measures will make it easier for developing countries to trade, supporting jobs and economic growth in the UK overseas.  UK businesses and consumers to benefit from more competitively priced imports as part of upgrades to the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.  Part Read More

World Tariff Profiles 2025 The 2025 edition of the World Tariff Profiles has been published by the World Trade Organisation, in association with the International Trade Centre (ITC) and UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD), on 7th July 2025. This publication provides comprehensive data on the tariffs Read More

Upcoming Events   IMHX 2025 The Logistics Show 9th-11th September Birmingham, United Kingdom UK's Largest Logistics Event. Meet top suppliers, discover new solutions, and tackle your biggest logistics challenges—all in one place! Find out more here   Blue Earth Read More

Updates On Recent International Trade Discussions & Agreements UK-India Trade Deal Guidance, explainers and other documents to help you understand the Free Trade Agreement between the UK and India. Find out more here   Prime Minister secures thousands of British jobs and £6 billion in investment and export wins as historic Read More

This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)   ► UK Trade Data May 2025: ONS data shows UK goods export volumes rose 3.1% and services exports held steady at 0.5% month-on-month. See the full analysis here ► UK-EU Negotiations Update - The Read More