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International Trade Department Update
🎉 Documentation Audit News ðŸŽ‰ We’re thrilled to share that in November we sailed through our bi-annual documentation audit - and not just successfully, but spectacularly! The auditor even remarked that it was the best audit she had ever carried out, a fantastic testament to the team’s hard work and attention to detail. Read More
Understanding the EU’s CBAM: What Changes on 1 January 2026
The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is one of the most significant trade and climate policy reforms affecting global exporters to the EU. Designed to prevent carbon leakage, where production moves to regions with weaker climate rules, CBAM ensures that imported Read More
Special Procedures Explained: A Practical Guide for UK Importers and Exporters
A look into customs warehousing, inward and outward processing, and best practices for UK businesses In this blog, we will walk you through the key points covered in our recent webinar, from the basics of special procedures to practical compliance Read More
Trade Made Simple – Mastering Import & Export in a Day
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
Convera December Global FX Outlook
Our Global FX Outlook provides deep analysis, currency forecasts, and critical insights to help your business manage international trade with confidence. December 2025 Key insights  As we head into December, financial markets are anything but calm. Volatility is creeping higher, and stress signals are flashing across asset classes. From delayed Read More
Germany Key To UK’s Economic Growth Plans
Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, looks beyond the State Visit by the German President to look at what’s next for trade relations between our two nations: The State Visit by the German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, is a sign of the growing co-operation and common ties between our two Read More
Regulation Updates & Guidance
Updates On Recent International Trade Regulations & Guidance   Brilliant Borders: Kenya's Customs goes digital A new app will save time and money for big businesses and small traders alike, as a longstanding Kenya-UK partnership further improves cross-border trade.  Find out more    Removal Of De Read More
Trade Talks
Updates On Recent International Trade Discussions & Agreements UK Minister for Indo-Pacific on first official visit to India Visit by UK Minister Seema Malhotra builds on the momentum from the UK-India trade deal. Find out more    UK-India FTA: report under Section 42 of Agriculture Act 2020 Report pursuant to Section Read More
Trade Updates from the British Chambers of Commerce
This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) â–º Extension Of EPAs Into Services: The BCC has submitted evidence to the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) on extending Economic Partnership Agreements to include services with African, Caribbean and Pacific partners, Read More
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