DIT’s Europe Trade Month – Call for action

Europe Trade Month is a virtual trade tour of Europe, across over 30 countries, designed to inspire UK companies with the business opportunities in Europe and make them aware of all the services we as DIT can provide them. We were really excited to launch the website for Europe Trade…

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BCC Responds to UK-NZ Announcement of Agreement in Principle on Trade

William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said:  “Business will welcome an Agreement in Principle between the UK and New Zealand covering trade in goods and services.    “We particularly welcome the intention to agree comprehensive chapters on market access, labour mobility and professional qualifications, digital trade, and green…

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UK and Italy announce new dialogue to boost exports and investment

The International Trade Secretary announces the start of discussions on a new export and investment partnership between UK and Italy aimed at boosting trade between the two countries. New Export & Investment dialogue aimed at boosting exports for UK companies International Trade Secretary has met with Italian Minister of Foreign…

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Help us understand your views on the top issues in international trade

Helping businesses trade globally is a key mission for every Accredited Chamber of Commerce. Recently, businesses have been faced with a variety of new and significant challenges when operating internationally. The voice of businesses with direct experience of these issues needs to be heard – both on the immediate challenge…

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Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership DIT-SCC Event

  The Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) and the Department for International Trade (DIT) are pleased to invite you to our upcoming webinar discussing the opportunities presented by the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).   When: Tuesday 19th October Time: 13:00-14:00   Please note this is open to all…

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The Malaysia Climate Action Week Microsite is Live!

The Malaysia Climate Action Week programme is now up on our event microsite, where you can get the latest updates on our line-up of events and speakers! Register now for five days of impactful webinars leading up to COP26! From 25 to 29 October 2021, join prominent thought and business leaders in pertinent…

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BCC says new EU Export Support Service must add value    William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:    “Business has been pointing out the daily difficulties firms, large and small, have had with the new trading terms for EU exports since they started on 1 January.   “Many have found…

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Cabinet reshuffle: Truss promoted to foreign secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan to lead DIT

Anne-Marie Trevelyan, the former international development minister, has become the new Secretary of State for International Trade, replacing Liz Truss who has been promoted to the role of Foreign Secretary. Trevelyan will lead the Department for International Trade (DIT) in its efforts to strike new free trade agreements and promote…

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Britain delays post-Brexit import trade controls again

LONDON, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Britain has delayed the implementation of some post-Brexit import controls for a second time, saying it would phase in checks through next year rather than impose them now when industry supply chains are under strain. Britain left the European Union’s single market at the beginning…

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Trade Update

New rules on inbound movements of agri-food products of animal origin into Great Britain (GB) come into operation on Friday 1 October. In the first few months, these will require 4 hours pre-notification of importing these goods into GB. Initially there will be no checking or stopping of trucks on…

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