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More than half (55%) of UK exporters say they have been impacted by disruption to shipping in the Red Sea. Over half (53%) of manufacturers and business-to-consumer service firms (such as retailers)...
As the Cheltenham Cup (12 - 15th March 2024) races towards us and the equestrian calendar sets its sights on the 75th anniversary of the Badminton Horse Trials (8th-12th May 2024), excitement builds...
Implemented on 31st January 2024; changes for Irish Imports and Export Health Certificates The long-delayed next stage of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) was rolled out on January 31st,...
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...
