Monthly Archives: October 2022

The UK is one of the largest economies in the world and, as an island nation, is dependent on exports to drive the economy.

The Electronic Trade Documents Bill has been officially introduced to Parliament in a move to end reliance on using paper for trade documents.

Import businesses should have moved across to the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) at the end of September. But those who failed to migrate to the system have been given a one-month lifeline. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have said the old system can be used temporarily, following concern that […]

A senior international trade body director has said the fall in sterling following Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-Budget last month could be beneficial for exports. As the pound slumped to an all-time low against the dollar days after the former Chancellor’s speech, before recovering slightly, the director general of the Institute of […]

For those still struggling with the complexities of Brexit, financial help is available through the General Export Facility (GEF) for exporters looking to expand their business. The Government body is designed to help businesses export their goods and services overseas and complement the private sector by working with over 100 […]

Since the UK left the European Union (EU), there have been a number of businesses establishing subsidiaries in EU member states. These overseas bases of operation are often intended to smooth over some of the issues with trade experienced as a result of the Brexit deal, this includes, but isn’t […]

The UK is closing in on a data information-sharing agreement with the USA, which could be signed within weeks.

Import businesses should have moved across to the new Customs Declaration Service (CDS) at the end of September.