UK goods exports rise 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
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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, shows 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
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
My first Digital Carnet journey: lessons learned travelling from Bristol to Paris
On 1 June 2026, Digital ATA Carnets officially launched across the UK, European Union, Switzerland and Norway, marking a significant milestone for international trade. As Head of International Trade Services at Business West, I was keen to experience the process first-hand. So, when I travelled from Bristol to Paris hand-carrying professional equipment for a presentation at the International Chamber of Commerce, I used a Digital Carnet for the entire journey (the first in the UK).
Catherine Stephens
9 June, 2026
Business West
US tariffs set to continue - what exporters need to know
The US Government has announced plans to make its current 10% tariff on most imported goods more permanent. While the latest developments suggest that UK exporters may not face an increase in overall tariff rates when selling goods into the US, the trading environment remains challenging.
Fiona Parsons
4 June, 2026
Business West