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CBAM Consultation on Sectoral Scope Expansion

Published on October 30, 2026 in International News.

The government has launched a consultation on expanding the sectoral scope of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to include refinery products.

British Exporters to be Given Greater Access to Finance

Published on October 29, 2026 in International News.

UK exporters set to benefit from wider eligibility and faster access to government-backed finance of up to £15 million through UK Export Finance’s General Export Facility

Vat Value Adjustment (VVA) - Updated HMRC Guidance

Published on October 26, 2026 in International News.

HMRC has updated its guidance on VVA (VAT Value Adjustment) with clarification on when to use the incidental expense methods and revised nationally agreed rates for calculating UK incidental expenses when establishing the import VAT value.

Exporters Remain Under Pressure

Published on October 14, 2026 in International News.

The latest research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, involving over 1,800 exporters, shows the balance of overseas export orders remains in negative territory.

EU clarifies rules for proving the “melt and pour” country for steel imports

Published on September 03, 2026 in International News.

New rules will require EU steel importers to provide evidence of where steel was melted and first poured from 1 October 2026.

EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR)

Published on August 10, 2026 in International News.

Begins to apply from 12 August 2026.

Exporting and Importing Food Products to Saudi Arabia

Published on August 10, 2026 in International News.

Mandatory use of the FASEH Platform for Food Certificates of Conformity (CoC)

Pharmaceuticals Origin Ruling

Published on July 30, 2026 in International News.

DBT Ruling on the origin of Pharmaceuticals

Mixed Picture for UK Exporters On US Tariffs

Published on July 27, 2026 in International News.

The US has introduced new tariffs to replace its current levies on UK imports which have expired on 24 July 2026. For most UK companies there is no effective change, but there is welcome confirmation that the removal of US tariffs on whisky has taken effect.

Alarm Bells Ringing As Services Exports Fall    

Published on July 16, 2026 in International News.

Latest trade data has been released by the Office for National Statistics.

New Era As UK-India Trade Deal Begins

Published on July 15, 2026 in International News.

The UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on 15 July, 2026

Enhanced Swiss Trade Deal

Published on July 14, 2026 in International News.

The United Kingdom and the Swiss Confederation (Switzerland) have concluded negotiations on an enhanced free trade agreement (FTA).

EU Steel Quotas – The Final Jigsaw Piece

Published on July 02, 2026 in International News.

EU announcement on new steel quotas for UK exporters

New report: Great British Supply Chain

Published on June 30, 2026 in International News.

The UK’s supply chains are under growing pressure, with fragmented procurement limiting skills development, weakening cyber resilience, and exposing businesses to global instability.