International News
Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is reminding businesses about obligations to report packaging data under the new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for Packaging regulations.
Read moreExtension of Steel Safeguard Measure
Statement by the Department for Business and Trade on the Future of UK's Steel Safeguard Measure
Read moreGetting your CHED notification right
Getting your Ched notification right.
New import controls were implemented on 30th April 2024.
SME Exporters Trapped in the Doldrums
The Trade Confidence Outlook shows the percentage of SME exporters reporting increased exports has been static since the pandemic, and has weakened slightly since the end of 2023. SMEs are less likely to report increased exports compared to before the pandemic and Brexit
Read moreAdditional Countries to ATA Carnet System
Saudi Arabia and the Philippines will join the ATA Carnet scheme in the summer of 2024.
Read moreJoin the UK Internal Market Scheme
If you move goods into Northern Ireland, you could benefit from joining the UK Internal Market Scheme (UKIMS)
Read moreHMRC Updates May 2024
Keep up-to-date on HMRC processes and amendments taking place this month.
Read moreJapan - Osaka Virtual Global Innovation Forum 2024
The Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce is working with Thames Valley Chamber to offer our innovative business Members the opportunity to apply to participate in the Osaka Virtual Global Innovation Forum 2024.
Read moreSkills Bootcamp Import & Export - Enrolment Now Open!
Skills Bootcamp in Import and Export - Starting September 2024
Read moreInternational Trade Centre Newsletter April 2024
Lots of import and export related news to report as well as details of local business support.
Read moreUpcoming in Infrastructure – Egypt 2024
Infrastructure in Egypt is up and coming, offering different opportunities across the different sectors including hospitality, ports and airports, power and energy, industrial and manufacturing, water treatment plants, metro and rail, road and bridges, petrochemicals and fertilizers, healthcare, facility management and digital transformation.
Read moreCommon User Charge Rates Confirmed
From 30th April 2024, and in line with the introduction of risk-based identity and physical Border Control Post (BCP) checks set out in the BTOM, the Government will administer a Common User Charge on all eligible SPS imports (from rest of world EU and EFTA countries) entering the UK through the Port of Dover and Eurotunnel in Kent.
Read moreGlobal Britain Challenge Report Launched
The British Chambers of Commerce has launched its Global Britain report to boost exports and channel overseas investment in the UK.
Read moreCostly Paperwork Burden Lifted for UK Steel Product Exporters
THOUSANDS of UK businesses are breathing a huge sigh of relief after the European Union decided to lift a huge paperwork burden.
Read moreAlcohol Duty Reform
IN March 2025 HMRC plan to launch a new digital service simplifying and modernising the Alcohol Duty approval, return, and payment processes for UK producers.
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