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BCC warns SME exporters ‘under tightening pressure’

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that export are facing ‘tightening pressure’ as a result of decreasing export sales. Most Small and Medium Sized Enterprise (SME) exporters report no improvement to exports, with 27% reporting decreased export sales in the quarter and 47% reporting no change. Only 26% of SME exporters saw increased export sales

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Recovery in exports, but uncertain outlook for post-Brexit UK, says survey

A recovery in UK exports reported in February by The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has been short-lived, according to a new survey. It comes as figures from Germany suggest post-Brexit trade between the two countries has dropped sharply. German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce members cited logistical problems related to Brexit as the biggest

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UK Single Trade Window to save traders time and money in wake of Brexit

The Government is planning to build a central hub to “encompass everything traders do” to support businesses in the wake of Brexit. Known as the Single Trade Window, the digital service will allow international traders to input all of their import and export data in one place. Here’s what we know so far. What is

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Half of firms “not confident” in trading with EU following introduction of full customs controls

More than half of businesses are not confident in trading with the European Union (EU) following the introduction of full customs controls, a major study has found. The research, published by the Institute of Export and International Trade (IOE&IT), suggests that traders are still getting up to speed with the new rules which came into

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Do you know the new UK commodity codes?

From 1 January 2022, businesses may need to change the commodity codes they use for goods that they import or export overseas. The changes come after full customs controls were introduced at the beginning of this year. If you are an international trader, here’s what you need to know. What are the new UK commodity

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Everything you need to know about the new WTO Services Domestic Regulation

New World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules are set to cut the cost of global trade by billions of pounds every year, it has been announced. The Department for International Trade (DIT) – who helped broker the agreement – said the deal represents a massive win for service businesses in the UK. Here’s what you need

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New digital export strategy to boost trade in wake of Brexit

The Government’s new digital export strategy could boost international trade by billions of pounds every year, it has been suggested. The report – published by the Board of Trade – outlines new measures and support that will help traders in the wake of Brexit. Here’s everything you need to know. How big is the UK’s

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