TRADE UPDATES FROM THE BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
► The BCC met with the Norwegian Ambassador and a delegation of visiting firms from Norway to consider common trade, investment and regulatory issues.
► The BCC met with the Uzbekistan Embassy and the Uzbekistan Investment Ministry in London to discuss the bilateral trade and investment landscape.
► The BCC published their Q3 2024 Trade Confidence Outlook, finding a dip in export performance with only 22% of firms reporting increased sales. Click here to read the full release.
► The BCC joined a policy roundtable on exports and SMEs with Goldman Sachs and trade experts in Oxford. Discussions focused on practical measures to secure export growth and more accessible trade finance.
► The BCC met the US Embassy's economic and trade team in London to discuss key commercial, economic and trade issues impacting both sides of the Atlantic, ahead of the US elections.
► The BCC held an introductory meeting with the UK government’s chief trade negotiator for Turkiye. The discussion covered BCC priorities for the negotiations, including expanding market access in services and enhancing opportunities in digital trade.
► The BCC met the US Embassy's economic and trade team in London to discuss key commercial, economic and trade issues impacting both sides of the Atlantic, ahead of the US elections.
► The BCC held an introductory meeting with the UK government’s chief trade negotiator for Turkiye. The discussion covered BCC priorities for the negotiations, including expanding market access in services and enhancing opportunities in digital trade.
► BCC’s Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, shares thought leadership for International Trade Week on how the forthcoming Trade Strategy can boost UK trade.
► The BCC engaged in discussions with the Chief UK Negotiator on CPTPP and South Korea, Matthew Davies, raising key issues on export support and the role of SMEs in Asia-Pacific markets.
► During a discussion hosted by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) on Trade opportunities in Southern Africa, the BCC explored key issues such as supply chains, critical minerals, e-commerce, and UK services links.
► The Home Office briefed the BCC on the rollout of Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) in 2025, potentially impacting trade with several countries.
► The BCC contributed to Sir Martin Donnelly’s review for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, focusing on the opportunities to better support UK exports in key markets, and securing inward investment.
► William Bain joined a roundtable on the UK’s trade links with China as part of the government’s China Audit.
► During a discussion hosted by the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) on Trade opportunities in Southern Africa, the BCC explored key issues such as supply chains, critical minerals, e-commerce, and UK services links.
► The Home Office briefed the BCC on the rollout of Foreign Influence Registration Scheme (FIRS) in 2025, potentially impacting trade with several countries.
► The BCC contributed to Sir Martin Donnelly’s review for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, focusing on the opportunities to better support UK exports in key markets, and securing inward investment.
► William Bain joined a roundtable on the UK’s trade links with China as part of the government’s China Audit.