International News

Upcoming 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.

Common 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. 

Global 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.

Costly 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.

Alcohol 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.

Additional import controls are coming on 30 April 2024 - get ready now!

NEW import controls have been introduced and further changes will come into effect from 30 April 2024. Check what you need to do to be compliant and avoid disruption to your business and supply chain.

Meet the Buyer Webinar- Infrastructure Project Opportunity in Egypt - 21st March 2024 @ 10am

The Egyptian British Chamber of Commerce cordially invites companies in the infrastructure industry to attend an upcoming webinar.

The Webinar is designed to introduce Hassan Allam Construction (HAC), a subsidiary of Hassan Allam Holding (HAH), a huge Egyptian infrastructure company.

International Trade Centre Newsletter- March 2024

Containing key import and export news, updates, events and business support opportunities.

Proof of Union Status

From 1st March 2024, there will be a new European system to store, manage and retrieve 'Proof of Union Status' (PoUS). This will replace the T2L certificate and suppliers’ declarations with a digital way of proving the customs status of Union goods.

Reminder – 30th March 2024 Is Last Day For Export Declarations On CHIEF

HMRC has confirmed that the last day for making export declarations on CHIEF will be 30th March 2024 and that all businesses should declare goods through the CDS from this date.

100% Customs Compliance Score!

Chamber’s experienced customs declaration team delighted to receive a 100% compliance score during latest audit.

DEFRA- Common Errors Found by Sample Health Certificate Checks and an IUU Documentation Reminder

SEVERAL common errors have been identified through the documentary checks undertaken since 31st January. DEFRA have summarised these and set out the official guidance related to these common errors to improve understanding and minimise errors being made in the future.

Scale Of Red Sea Disruption Revealed

NEW research by the BCC’s Insights Unit has uncovered the scale of the impact on UK businesses caused by the disruption to shipping in the Red Sea.

Almost two fifths (37%) of more than 1,000 firms surveyed overall for the research said they had been impacted - with exporters, manufacturers and B2C businesses (which include retailers and wholesalers) far more likely to report an impact.

Important information about changes to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for goods moving into Northern Ireland

CHANGES to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS)
From 24 March 2024, there will be changes that will affect how you make declarations into Northern Ireland through the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). These changes will apply to goods moving into Northern Ireland from Great Britain (GB-NI) and to goods moving into Northern Ireland from a country outside of both the UK and the EU (Rest of World-NI).

Central Bank of Iraq Decision on Cash Withdrawals in US dollars

08/02/2024- update from the Embassy of The Republic of Iraq regarding cash withdrawals in US Dollars.