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Business West’s International Trade team have been nominated for Best Industry Champion alongside the likes of HSBC, Lloyds Bank and Standard Chartered, at the prestigious C4DTI (The Centre for...
Many countries around the world are actively trying to find solutions to Climate Change. Some countries, such as the United States of America, have chosen to incentivise green industries in the hope...
BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q4 2023 sees SME exports continuing to languish Half of all SME exporters (50%) saw no change in overseas sales, and 24% reported a decrease. Only a quarter of...
The UK trade picture in detail There has been a steady performance for UK services exports in 2023 but this latest data shows a further decline in UK trade in goods, for both imports and exports...
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recently announced Peru's inclusion as the 79th ATA Carnet guaranteeing chain member, allowing duty-free temporary admission of goods. The Lima Chamber of...
Brexit At Three: Fresh Trade Challenges Growing Almost two thirds (60%) of firms trading with the EU say it is now more difficult to do so than it was a year ago. Almost half (49%) of exporters...
Our expert ATA Carnet team has gathered their top 12 tips for using ATA Carnets, for the 12 days of Christmas. This is to help our customers with the process of applying for their ATA Carnets.
This morning, Business West was pleased to welcome Elizabeth Bowes, the Deputy High Commissioner of Australia, and Zinat Hoque, Economic Policy Officer, at our Leigh Court HQ. The primary focus of...
Almost half (49%) of businesses say current customs checks and declarations are a barrier to exporting. This rises to 62% for manufacturers Taxes and duties, due to tariffs, are the next biggest...
