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Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports

Published on November 12, 2024 in International News.

Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies)

Single Trade Window Development Paused

Published on November 07, 2024 in International News.

The UK is pausing the development of the Single Trade Window, a digital border service that would have streamlined data relating to cross-border trade.

Industrial Strategy Green Paper Published

Published on October 14, 2024 in International News.

The Chancellor and the Business and Trade Secretary have launched the government’s much-anticipated Industrial Strategy.

Good Exports Rise Across Range of Sectors

Published on October 11, 2024 in International News.

“The last three months have seen big swings in UK goods exports, with a double-digit fall in sales sandwiched between two double-digit increases...

New Unit to Boost Effectiveness of UK Sanctions Against Russia

Published on October 10, 2024 in International News.

New trade sanctions unit becomes operational.

Safety and Security Declarations for EU Imports Delayed Until 31 January 2025

Published on October 07, 2024 in International News.

HMRC has announced that the proposed implementation of safety and security declarations (ENS) for imports into the UK from the EU has been postponed.

"Not For EU" Labelling Plans Dropped by Government

Published on October 01, 2024 in International News.

Government confirms that it will not proceed with the introduction of "not for EU" labelling on a mandatory basis in Great Britain on 1st October 2024.

Iraq - Trade Documentation Updates

Published on August 12, 2024 in International News.

Documentary updates from the Iraqi Attaché in London.

International Trade Centre Newsletter - August 2024

Published on August 01, 2024 in International News.

August newsletter now out!

Saudi Arabia - USB C Charging Ports for Electronic Devices Update

Published on August 01, 2024 in International News.

Standardisation of charging ports for all electronic devices to USB-C connectors - revised implementation date.

New Digital Trade Deal A Big Win

Published on July 29, 2024 in International News.

UK joins the first global digital trade agreement negotiated under the World Trade Organization.

A Few Words from the New Secretary of State for Business and Trade

Published on July 23, 2024 in International News.

We can't do this alone. We must work with businesses every step of the way.

The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 - Urgent Update

Published on July 22, 2024 in International News.

The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 makes provision to prohibit the export of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and equines for slaughter, including fattening for subsequent slaughter, beginning in or transiting through Great Britain to EU member states and other third countries.

International Trade Centre Newsletter - July 2024

Published on July 09, 2024 in International News.

Now out!

Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging

Published on July 01, 2024 in International News.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is reminding businesses about obligations to report packaging data under the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging regulations.

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