BCC press release: international trade updates
In this BCC press release, William Bain, British Chambers of Commerce Head of Trade Policy, comments on to the EU’s decision on de minimis exemptions and new customs duties from 1 July 2026.
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In this BCC press release, William Bain, British Chambers of Commerce Head of Trade Policy, comments on to the EU’s decision on de minimis exemptions and new customs duties from 1 July 2026.
Despite economic uncertainty, 2025 has been a phenomenal year for innovation-led businesses in the South West. Innovate UK Business Growth, delivered by Business West in the South West, has once again been instrumental in enabling innovators to access vital support, manage their innovation efficiently, and achieve sustainable growth.
Occasionally we like to shine the spotlight on our members, and in this case one of the members of the Bristol Initiative. We sat down with John Chaplin, Director for External Affairs and Special Projects at Bristol Port to talk about his role at one of the regions biggest employers.
Skills gaps continue to present real challenges for businesses, whether that's difficulty recruiting, keeping pace with new technologies, or finding the right training to upskill staff. So, how can you help to influence the future of skills in your sector?
Business West leads a network of 21,000 businesses and organisations across the South West, driving long-term prosperity by helping individual businesses succeed, bringing people together, building evidence and influencing change. Here Ian Bell draws on the knowledge and experiences of members to investigate the current challenges of recruiting and retaining the best staff and to highlight ideas that could benefit every business.
This November, in recognition of Movember and National Stress Awareness Day, we’re shining a spotlight on Angela Da Silva, a Chamber member who is dedicated to supporting workplaces and helping teams thrive by fostering positive mental health and stress management at work.
This is a tax raising budget from a Chancellor under pressure. Businesses will once again feel squeezed with rising costs across a range of areas, which are likely to dampen business sentiment, job creation and investment. Businesses are still coming to terms with the 2024 budget, the increased tax burden and raised cost of doing business.
This month, Business West Chambers of Commerce hosted two Bank of England South West Monetary Policy Report briefings at the Bristol and Bath offices of Initiative member Thrings. Find out the key numbers and what they could mean for your business.
Find out the views of William Bain, British Chambers of Commerce Head of Trade Policy, responding to news of the Government’s plan to widen customs charges to low-value goods entering the United Kingdom.