TRADE UPDATES FROM THE BRITISH CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE
This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)
► UK trade data reveals mixed performance: The Office for National Statistics released UK trade data for October 2024. Goods exports declined, but services exports rose between August and October. Read the BCC reaction to the figures.
► Ministerial roundtable on trade policy: BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, participated in a roundtable with Minister Douglas Alexander. The discussions focused on the exports agenda and trade with key markets, including the EU.
► Engagement on UK-EU trade recommendations: The BCC met with the UK Cabinet Office to present recommendations on UK-EU trade. Further discussions are planned as the reset of relations agenda unfolds in 2025.
► Collaboration with FCDO Growth Team: The BCC met the Growth Team from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) to explore next steps in their growth and economic diplomacy agenda for exporters, following recent departmental reviews.