Welcome to the February edition of our International Trade Newsletter, bringing you the latest updates on international trade developments from the past month. Stay informed on the vital topics that are shaping the future of international commerce. On the 31st January 2025 the United Kingdom marked the 5 year anniversary of Brexit and leaving the Read More

The Essex Chambers of Commerce are excited to announce the re-launch of our translation service now in partnership with members, TTC wetranslate - a leading provider of professional language solutions. This innovative service will provide businesses across Essex with access to high-quality, cost-effective Read More

The 2025 World Expo is set to take place on Yumeshima Island, Osaka, Japan and will run for 6 months from 13th April – 13th October.   The expo will see more than 150 countries take part, offering a unique opportunity to explore the latest breakthroughs in science, technology and culture from across the planet.  Showcasing the Read More

Since launching, our Trade Expert Academy has helped so many on their journey to better understanding the complexities of International Trade.  The flexibility of the courses allows for a bespoke educational experience, where individuals can complete modules as a one off or take multiple modules Read More

Incoterms® rules are a set of standards used in international and domestic contracts for the delivery of goods.  Recognised by UNCITRAL as the global standard for the interpretation of the most common terms in foreign trade, ICC Incoterms rules help to avoid costly misunderstandings by clarifying the tasks, costs and risks involved in the Read More

On 1‌‌‌ February‌‌‌ 2025, the new legislation for alcohol approvals, returns and payments went live, replacing the previous alcohol production registrations and licenses with the alcoholic products producer approval (APPA). This means from 1‌‌‌ February‌‌‌ 2025, new producers of alcoholic products Read More

A warm welcome to the British Chamber of Commerce in Uganda who have joined the British Chambers of Commerce International Chamber Network. The International Network is comprised of members of the British Chambers of Commerce and business groups worldwide, directly linked to Chambers across the Read More

Accelerate your Global Growth: Unlock New Markets and Opportunities Thursday 20 March 2025 in a central London venue from 09:00 – 17:00 with a networking reception taking place afterwards. Ready to boost your global business? Don’t miss out on this exclusive conference! In Read More

The Business Secretary has launched the Plan for Steel Consultation, seeking views from stakeholders to inform development of the Steel Strategy. This consultation closes at 11:59pm on 30 March 2025 The government will publish a steel strategy in spring 2025. This consultation seeks views on Read More

Using harmonised standards for placing CE marked products on the GB market If you rely on the continued recognition of EU requirements, including CE marking, and have used a harmonised standard without an identical GB designated standard, you may need to take specific actions. Find out more here. Using a special procedure without a prior Read More

Trade Strategy Manifesto launched by The British Chamber of Commerce The trade strategy manifesto launched by the British Chamber of Commerce on 24th January 2025, sets out vital action the government should take to boost exports and to encourage inward investment. The manifesto proposes 29 recommendations across 6 areas including economic diplomacy, Read More

To understand what CBAM is and why it has been introduced, you first need to understand that with many markets (EU, UK, USA etc) the concept of Emission Trading Schemes (ETS) were set up a number of years ago to basically “tax” high intensity energy consuming industries within those markets. Read More

Driven by the continued surge in e-commerce, increasingly complex global supply chains, and rapid technological advancements, the global warehousing landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation. The demand for efficient and strategically located distribution facilities has increased significantly, Read More

Updates On Recent International Trade Discussions & Agreements   UK trade agreements data  The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) published new data on how UK trade agreements are used. The findings show good usage of trade preferences with the EU, but scope for improvement in the Asia-Pacific region. New 'global Read More

This month's updates from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)    ► Formal Trade Strategy Submission: The BCC submitted its input on the UK government’s Trade Strategy. Nearly 70 Chambers and companies joined their policy roundtable addressed by our Director-General.  ► Policy Read More