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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.

Quickline wins £60m government contract to connect thousands of rural properties in Yorkshire

Congratulations to our Member Quickline Communications, the East Yorkshire-based specialist rural broadband provider, who have been awarded a contract under the government’s £5bn Project Gigabit programme.

The Winners of The World Design Awards 2023

Congratulations go out to our Members Alessandro Caruso Architecture & Interiors Ltd (ACA) who have  have been awarded the World Design Award 2023 in Design Concept (Architecture).

Equinor’s H2H Saltend project given major boost as planning permission granted

One of the UK’s key decarbonisation projects, H2H Saltend, has been granted planning permission by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, strengthening its case in forthcoming Government competitions.

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).

Finalists announced for the Chamber's Goole & Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards

After carefully considering almost 80 entries, the independent judging panel for the 2024 Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence awards has come up with its final shortlist, which is as follows:

Flipping good fun at Chamber breakfast networking

THE Chamber’s breakfast networking event found the recipe for success with some flipping good fun as members and guests enjoyed a pancake breakfast before taking part in a competition to see who could flip the most pancakes!

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.

Opportunities in the USA: A road map to Texas -Webinar - 29th February, 2024 @2:30pm - 4:00pm

For those businesses looking to grow their existing footprint, make acquisitions or set up new operations in the USA, it is crucial that they plan appropriately so that no unexpected costs, delays, taxes or fines are experienced during the process.

Businesses from across the Northern Powerhouse are invited to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and Blue Link Worldwide for a webinar highlighting the elements to consider when looking to expand in the USA, with a focus on the state of Texas.
With a strong trade and economic relationship between the UK and the state of Texas, there is no better time to consider this market as part of your export strategy.

AA Travel Advice – Snow and ice

With a Met Office Yellow Warning of snow and ice being issued, impacting parts of West Midlands, Northern England, Northern Ireland and some areas of Scotland during today, tomorrow and Friday, The AA is issuing travel advice for drivers.

The Border Target Operating Model – Compliance and Enforcement Approach January 31 to April 30 2024

DEFRA update on the requirements for traders:

The threats to public health and from animal and plant disease, such as African Swine Fever and Xylella fastidiosa, continue to change and it is important that responsive biosecurity controls are in place to combat them. The UK government will expect the supply chains of goods subject to Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) controls to be ready for the changes which came into place on 31 January 2024 .

New Format for 2024! Beginners Export & Import Workshops in March

THESE step-by-step practical workshops have been created to give you the knowledge you need to run your export & import activities smoothly. They offer a comprehensive introduction suitable for businesses looking to trade internationally or for employees that are new to an import/export role.

HDM Solar Secures Significant Eight Figure Funding Led by Angel Invest and DF Capital

Kingston-Upon-Hull, UK - HDM Solar, one of the UK’s fastest-growing wholesalers of renewable energy products, has announced a major £10.2m funding boost led by a multi-million pound equity investment from Angel Invest in Berlin and supported by UK based DF Capital.

International Trade Centre Newsletter - February 2024

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

Trade With Canada - What Happens Next?

Negotiations with Canada on a new free trade deal have broken down, but what does this mean for businesses trading with the country and what happens next?