As we step into September, our team has been busy pulling together a mix of updates, insights and news to help you stay ahead in international trade. The highlight this month is the launch of our brand-new Trade Made Simple: Mastering Import & Export in a Day course. This one-day session is designed to give businesses the tools and confidence Read More

From paperwork to profit — everything you need to know to trade internationally After years of online sessions, webinars, and remote learning, we’re excited to bring face-to-face training back for one of the most essential business skills: International Trade. Nothing beats the value Read More

Please note the following information when submitting your documents via the eCert system.  DOCUMENTATION PROCESS & POSTAGE TIMINGS We will make every effort to approve your documentation as efficiently as possible; we appreciate your patience.  We will make every effort to post out standard applications, received before 12pm, the Read More

Our Global FX Outlook provides deep analysis, currency forecasts, and critical insights to help your business manage international trade with confidence. September 2025 Key insights Dollar derailed, risk reigns Markets remain resilient in the face of renewed political and policy turbulence. The US dollar has slipped again, pressured Read More

A blog by Caterina Batog, BCC Research & Economics Analyst.  The services sector is our most important economic asset, accounting for 80% of total UK output.  However, the latest research by London School of Economics (LSE) shows that services exports have declined by around 16% in the Read More

We are pleased to share the first of our new quarterly trade report, which captures and presents key trading data showing activity through the UK’s biggest port.  Between them, the 70 terminals across the Port of London handle around 1 million tonnes of shipments every week. For the first Read More

Africa is a continent full of opportunity, innovation, and growth. Home to 54 nations, each with its own unique political and economic landscape, the region cannot be approached with a “one size fits all” mindset. Instead, success lies in understanding its diversity, leveraging local knowledge, Read More

East of England exporters weathered the global trade storm well in Q2, despite growth softening amid a climate of geopolitical tensions.    Latest findings from The UK Trade Barometer show 49% of East of England exporters increased sales to Read More

The 2025 edition of the World Trade Report reveals that, with the right enabling policies, artificial intelligence (AI) could boost the value of cross-border flows of goods and services by nearly 40% by 2040 thanks to productivity gains and lower trade Read More

Blog by William Bain, Head of Trade Policy These have been turbulent times in the world of trade recently. In the second quarter of 2025 there was a 13% reduction in UK goods exports to the US, compared with a year ago. The average effective US tariff rate has been pushed to its highest level Read More

Updates On Recent International Trade Discussions & Agreements   UK promotes Trade & Industrial Strategies in Japan & South Korea Trade Minister visits Japan and South Korea to boost trade and promote Trade and Industrial Strategies Find out more UK/Türkiye: Exchange of Letters amending the Free Trade Agreement [CS Read More

Updates On Recent International Trade Regulations      US Tariffs Update President Trump extended section 232 tariffs to 407 additional product groups containing steel and aluminium (25% duty on UK origin products), effective immediately.  Find out more    US De Minimis Duties From 29 August, US customs Read More

Upcoming Events   London Packaging Week 15-16 October 20025 Excel London Learn from London and global experts. Strategies, ideas and inspiration to create the future of your brand from the people defining packaging in 2025 – in London and beyond. Find out more   EOTA Read More

This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) ► UK Trade in July: William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, commented on the the latest ONS trade data. Read his comment.   ► UK-EU Relations: The BCC attended a speech by Paymaster-General Read More

We are beyond thrilled to announce that we have SOLD OUT of exhibitor stands for our premier flagship event, the Festival of Business!  The Summer Marque at Chelmsford City Racecourse will be bursting with over 100 exhibiting businesses on Wednesday 5 November at the biggest showcase in Read More