International Trade team news – July 2026
The latest news from the award-winning Business West International Trade team.
Helen Hodgson
20 July, 2026
Business West
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UK goods exports rose in May
UK goods exports increased by 5.2% in volume during May, according to the latest trade figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
Fiona Parsons
20 July, 2026
Business West
BCC press release: UK exporters floundering as headwinds build
New research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, involving over 2,400 exporters, suggests overseas exports have fallen dramatically in the second quarter.
Fiona Parsons
16 July, 2026
Business West
Making the most of the UK's newest Free Trade Agreement: UK-India
July marks an important milestone for UK exporters, with the UK-India Free Trade Agreement officially coming into force on 15th July 2026 after several years of negotiation. At a time when global trade remains uncertain, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) can provide greater certainty, reduce costs and improve competitiveness.
Megan Childs
15 July, 2026
Business West
Diplomatic insight to help your business trade internationally
International markets can offer significant opportunities, but political change, new regulations and global disruption can make trading overseas feel increasingly complex. Through Business West and the British Chambers of Commerce network, businesses can now access support from the Diplomatic Advisory Hub.
Fiona Parsons
14 July, 2026
Business West
How do you mark one of the biggest changes to ATA Carnets in decades?
Our International Trade team took to the skies in the Business West hot air balloon to celebrate the transition to digital ATA Carnets - an important milestone for temporary export.
Fiona Parsons
8 July, 2026
Business West
One month of digital Carnets: Businesses share their early experiences
One month after digital ATA Carnets were introduced across the UK, EU, Switzerland and Norway, businesses are beginning to share their first experiences of the new system. The new digital system, which sits alongside traditional paper Carnets during a transition period, allows businesses to manage and present their carnet electronically through an app.
Fiona Parsons
1 July, 2026
Business West
UK-Mexico CPTPP deal now live
UK businesses can now benefit from enhanced access to the Mexican market following entry to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) between the UK and Mexico on 22nd June 2026.
Fiona Parsons
23 June, 2026
Business West
UK trade holding up despite global uncertainty
The latest UK trade figures from the Office for National Statistics suggest that international trade continues to hold up reasonably well despite ongoing global uncertainty and disruption in energy markets.
Fiona Parsons
16 June, 2026
Business West