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Stay informed on what's going on in business and the economy. Our blog includes regular updates, including thought leadership pieces, from the Business West team, British Chambers of Commerce and regional business leaders.

BCC Press Release: Fresh upheaval as car tariffs announced

Reacting to the planned introduction of an extra 25 percent tariff on UK exports of cars and other automotives to the United States, William Bain, BCC Head of Trade Policy, said:  "Businesses were...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 27.03.25
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Trade agreements, strategy & collaboration: Key themes from the 2025 Trade Facilitation Forum

What is the Trade Facilitation Forum? The UK Chamber of Commerce network recently gathered for the annual Trade Facilitation Forum (TFF) hosted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). Members of...
Nathan Hoyle
Nathan Hoyle
Posted on: 21.03.25
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BCC Driving International Trade Conference: 20th March

BCC Director General calls for ‘new settlement with our closest neighbours’ Director General Shevaun Haviland calls on the Government to push for a new settlement with the EU to support British...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 20.03.25
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Don’t leave your temporary exports to luck: Use an ATA Carnet

St Patrick’s Day is celebrated from Dublin to New York and right across the world. If your business is working in Ireland, don’t leave things to chance when temporarily exporting goods. Since the UK...
Helen  Hodgson
Helen Hodgson
Posted on: 17.03.25
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BCC Press Release: US Tariffs Hit UK Business 

Reacting to the introduction of 25 percent tariffs on exports of UK steel and aluminium to the United States, William Bain, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Head of Trade Policy, said:
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 13.03.25
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Show your Carnet some love this Valentine’s Day!

On Valentine’s Day here are some top tips to ensure a perfect ATA Carnet There are some things that the Business West Carnet Team LOVE to see to make sure you have a perfect relationship with your...
Helen  Hodgson
Helen Hodgson
Posted on: 14.02.25
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BCC Press Release: Manufacturing exporters fear tariff impact

Cool heads needed as manufacturing exporters fear tariff impact New research by the BCC’s Insights Unit has uncovered the extent to which firms are worried about the impact of US tariffs on their...
Helen  Hodgson
Helen Hodgson
Posted on: 12.02.25
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BCC Press Release: EU reset must drive growth 

On the fifth anniversary of Brexit, the BCC is calling on the Government to use its planned EU reset to achieve concrete change and help drive UK economic growth. Research by the BCC’s Insight Unit...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 31.01.25
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eATA / Digital Carnets into 2025 and beyond

We are actively participating in the eATA (Digital) Carnet pilot project which aims to simplify the traditional paper-based Carnet system
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 29.01.25
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