International News
New German packaging law introduces Central Register along with other important changes
On 1 January 2019 the new German Packaging Act (VerpackG) will come into effect
Read moreGermany to tackle online VAT fraud
The German Government has recently agreed to hold online market places (e.g. Amazon, Ebay) jointly liable with sellers who do not register for and pay VAT in Germany
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National Western Stock Show 2019
The National Western Stock Show is considered one of the World’s largest international cattle shows. 2019 marks the 113th year of this great event taking place in the historic Denver Stockyards, Colorado, USA.
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Local Minister welcomes Chamber’s support as accredited trade partner in promoting ‘Energy Estuary’
THE Chamber’s International Trade Director, Pauline Wade, recently met local Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart in his new role as the Minister for Investment at the Department for International Trade to discuss raising the profile of the Humber region internationally.
Read moreWomen in the Seafood Industry: Gender on the Agenda
Thursday, May 17
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Sir Ian helps Educare run up a big score for charity
A children’s nursery in Beverley signed up cricketing and fund-raising legend Sir Ian Botham to bring in nearly £5,000 to support charities in Hull and East Yorkshire and to help research into multiple sclerosis.
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Just do it! The key message from a business masterclass for Dutch delegation
Just do it! That’s the philosophy of success for the managing director of one of the Humber’s leading logistics groups.
Read moreHow to do Business in Agritech within Latin America
THE Department for International Trade (DIT) is delighted to invite you to the Doing Business in Latin America – Agriculture Technologies seminar in Canning House, London, on 15 January 2018.
Read moreICC announces two major events planned for November
The International Chamber of Commerce has two major events planned for November and is inviting people to attend and take part.
Read moreHull & Humber Chamber of Commerce and British Chamber of Commerce in Germany to debate importance of economic interests in Brexit talks
Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce and British Chamber of Commerce in Germany to debate importance of economic interests in Brexit talks
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Full steam ahead for trade as Zeebrugge business leaders visit Humber to strengthen port links
Trade between the Humber ports and Zeebrugge must not be allowed to be negatively affected by Brexit - that was the key message from business leaders representing the Belgian port during their visit to meet their counterparts in the Humber.
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New customs proposals laid out by Government in new paper on future relationship with the EU
A new paper setting out proposals for a future customs relationship with the EU has been unveiled today by the Government in the first of a series of papers on the UK’s future partnership with the EU.
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New trade deficit figures fail to show export currency boost
The UK's total trade deficit (goods and services) widened by £2bn between May and June 2017
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Alert of fraudulent activities in connection with purported Public Tender Procurement in Malaysia
Businesses in the UK are being approached by individuals and companies posing as “Agents” which handle Malaysian Government procurements and tenders.
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New Export Partnership With Turkey To Boost UK Trade
UK and Turkey will co-finance projects and contracts as part of an agreement to strengthen trade co-operation and boost investment between the two countries.
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