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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.

First UK ATA Carnet issued to Peru supports charitable rowing adventure

Business West has issued the first UK ATA Carnet to Peru on behalf of Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. The ATA Carnet, often called the "passport for goods," will streamline the process of temporarily...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 14.06.24
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Customs Summer Update

As many people who work in international trade know, one of the hardest tasks in any exporting role is keeping up with the number of acronyms used in day-to-day trade! In this Business West summer...
Joe Goldsworthy
Joe Goldsworthy
Posted on: 13.06.24
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ATA Carnet Summer Update

As summer approaches, the Business West ATA Carnet team is ready for a busy season of international events. Our meticulous preparation and efficient processes ensure we can handle the surge in demand...
Hilary Rossborough
Hilary Rossborough
Business West
Posted on: 13.06.24
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Exciting News: Genesis Launching on 1st July!

We are delighted to announce the launch of our digital Preferential Origin validation tool, Genesis, on July 1st! In preparation, our team have been familiarising themselves with the UK’s trade...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 24.05.24
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Asia-Pacific Trade Bloc Deal ‘A Boost For Business’ 

Reacting to the UK’s ratification of the deal to join the Comprehensive and Progressive agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:  “There...
Mia Thorne
Mia Thorne
Business West
Posted on: 22.05.24
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US Still A Land Of Opportunity For UK Business

Supply chain security, trade deals, tariffs and planning permission were the big issues during the BCC’s 5-day mission to the US to promote business and investment. Director General, Shevaun Haviland...
Mia Thorne
Mia Thorne
Business West
Posted on: 13.05.24
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UK Goods Trade Struggling For Impact

Responding to the latest ONS Trade figures published this morning, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The first quarter of 2024 shows the challenges UK...
Mia Thorne
Mia Thorne
Business West
Posted on: 13.05.24
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Saudi Arabia and the Philippines join the ATA Carnet Scheme

Saudi Arabia joins the ATA Carnet scheme on 1st June 2024 and the Philippines joins on 15th July 2024
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 03.05.24
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Business West Celebrates Peru’s Entry into ATA Carnet Scheme

Today at Leigh Court, Business West celebrated Peru’s inclusion into the ATA Carnet scheme with a Peru-themed event. ATA Carnets streamline the temporary export process for goods and equipment,...
Fiona Parsons
Fiona Parsons
Posted on: 30.04.24
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