BCC responds to new Australia and New Zealand trade deals

Reacting to the new UK-Australia and UK-New Zealand trade deals which entered into effect at midnight, BCC Head of Trade, William Bain, said: “A new era of international trade will begin today as the first trade agreements agreed by the United Kingdom since it left the European Union come into…

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Russia Sanctions – One Year on and Challenge for Businesses to Keep up to Date

Tom Stocker, Partner, and Stacy Keen, Senior Associate, corporate crime specialists at Pinsent Masons On the year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the focus has rightly been on the loss of life and destruction of cities, towns, and homes in Ukraine. The main response of the United Kingdom and…

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Forth Valley Chamber Trade Mission to NYC & Tartan Week – 12th 15th April 2023

‘Following the success of our Trade Mission to Tartan Week last April, we are delighted to be leading a delegation to New York for companies keen to develop business opportunities and expand their International trade activity. Scotland is open for business, and we want the world to know! We have…

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Statement from Turkish Scottish Chamber of Commerce on Syria & Turkey Earthquake

As a member of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce International Chamber Network, we within the Turkish Scottish Chamber of Commerce, are all shocked and saddened by the events in Turkey and Syria. The scale of human loss and the plight of those injured is preying heavily on everyone. As efforts…

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New trading scheme cuts tariffs on hundreds of everyday products

The Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) will help UK businesses access hundreds of products from around the globe at lower prices, reducing costs for UK consumers. The UK is using its post-Brexit powers to launch one of the world’s most generous trading schemes with developing countries today. The International Trade…

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New trading scheme cuts tariffs on hundreds of everyday products

The Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) will help UK businesses access hundreds of products from around the globe at lower prices, reducing costs for UK consumers. The UK is using its post-Brexit powers to launch one of the world’s most generous trading schemes with developing countries today. The International Trade…

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Overseas trade sinks in June as economic headwinds gain strength

Responding to the latest ONS data on the UK’s trade figures, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “June’s trade data ended what was a strong second quarter of the year overall with a damp squib. “The 8% fall in goods exports values in June was driven…

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Nairn’s continued success in International Trade recognised with a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise

Edinburgh-based Nairn’s is celebrating after winning a highly prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. Renowned for being one of the highest official UK awards for British businesses, the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise recognise companies who excel in international trade, innovation, sustainable development or promoting opportunity. Started by the…

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Scottish office market remains robust, despite on-going economic headwinds

  Transactions for space of 5,000 sq ft and over in Glasgow completed in H1 2022 is up year-on-year Occupier enquiries in Edinburgh hit a five-year high during the month of May Strong take up is expected in Q3 with several large deals currently under offer   The market outlook…

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BCC QES Q2 Review

• Measures for inflation are at the highest levels on record with 2 in 3 (65%) firms expecting to raise prices and no sign this is levelling off   • More than 4 in 5 (82%) cite inflation as a growing concern for their business, also an historical high  •…

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