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Effective Monday 23rd Read MoreINTERNATIONAL TRADE DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Welcome to the December edition of the Essex Chambers of Commerce International Trade Newsletter. In the last newsletter of the year, we navigate and explore the latest developments and insights from the evolving world of international trade.
Before that let’s take a look at what our team has achieved in the last 12 months and look ahead Read MoreUnderstanding UK Customs Audits: Key Insights for Businesses
As global trade continues to grow in complexity, customs audits have become a critical component of maintaining compliance with international trade regulations. In the UK, businesses engaged in importing and exporting goods must be prepared to face a customs audit at any time. Understanding what these Read MoreDeepest draught vessel to visit a UK port arrives under the pilotage of Harwich Haven Authority
The containership Elenoire, operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company, has become the deepest draught vessel to call at a UK port with a draught of 17.1 metres. Arriving from the Tanjung Pelapas, Malaysia it reached the Port of Felixstowe under the Read MoreUK amends international trade mark rules to allow partial replacement
Changes to the legislation
The Trade Marks (International Registration) Order 2008 has been amended to implement changes to Rule 21 of the Madrid Protocol Regulations. These changes relate to requests for the replacement of UK trade mark registrations with international registrations.
This Read MoreGeneral Product Safety Regulation – Your Key Questions Answered
The General Product Safety Regulation came into force on December 13, 2024 and places new responsibilities on British companies exporting to the EU, European Economic Area (EEA) and Northern Ireland (NI).
William Bain, the BCC’s Head of Trade Policy, answers the key questions about the Read MoreUK Must Reform For Challenging New Trade Era
A new Global Britain report from the British Chambers of Commerce is urging the Government to get the UK match fit for a more fractious era in trade.
The report has 26 recommendations focussed on export growth, trade alliances, investment and economic diplomacy, Read More£2 billion boost to growth as UK joins major trade group
On the 15 December the UK officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) as a fully-fledged member, potentially boosting the UK economy by £2 billion a year in the long run.
CPTPP is a major trade bloc whose members - Australia, Brunei, Read MoreTrade Talks
Updates on recent International Trade Discussions
ASEAN-UK collaborations on Engineering Biology
Reaffirming the UK’s dedication to deepening scientific and technological ties with ASEAN.
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UK and Qatar launch project to boost artificial intelligence collaboration
The UK and Qatar have launched a joint Artificial Read MoreTRADE UPDATES FROM THE BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
► BCC meets with EU Unit to discuss trade priorities: The BCC had the first of new regular meetings with the EU Unit at the Department for Business and Trade. The discussion focused on priorities Read More