International News
Saudi Arabia - USB C Charging Ports for Electronic Devices Update
Standardisation of charging ports for all electronic devices to USB-C connectors - revised implementation date.
Read moreNew Digital Trade Deal A Big Win
UK joins the first global digital trade agreement negotiated under the World Trade Organization.
Read moreA Few Words from the New Secretary of State for Business and Trade
We can't do this alone. We must work with businesses every step of the way.
Read moreThe Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 - Urgent Update
The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act 2024 makes provision to prohibit the export of cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and equines for slaughter, including fattening for subsequent slaughter, beginning in or transiting through Great Britain to EU member states and other third countries.
Read moreInternational Trade Centre Newsletter - July 2024
Now out!
Read moreExtended 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.
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