International News

Steady July for UK Trade – with Exports Up

Reacting to the latest ONS trade data for July, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said:     “Removing the effects of inflation, goods export volumes grew at a decent pace in July, with a 4.4% month on month increase in sales to the EU.     “But a…

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Air Canada Named the Favourite Airline in North America for the Fifth Consecutive Year at the 2023 Trazee Awards

Air Canada has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year by Trazee Awards as North America’s favourite airline for 2023 “Travel connects people, families, cultures and communities, and Air Canada is thrilled to be recognized again by this important and discerning demographic as their favourite airline in North America. We’re continuing…

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Burges Salmon advises on transformational mixed-use regeneration project in central Belfast

The Firm’s Development and Regeneration Built Environment team has advised Translink on the transformational Weavers Cross city centre regeneration project surrounding the new Belfast Grand Central Station. The Development and Regeneration Built Environment team from independent UK law firm Burges Salmon advised Translink on its procurement of a real estate…

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Apple TV+ Takes Flight with Air Canada

Air Canada today announced the expansion of its award-winning in-flight entertainment with the addition of exclusive Apple TV+ original programming beginning Aug. 1, 2023. The partnership marks Air Canada’s latest investment in the customer experience, adding critically acclaimed original programs including Ted Lasso, Bad Sisters, Severance, Foundation and many more for its global…

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Emirates Welcomes Air Canada to Terminal 3 at Dubai International

Move significantly enhances the connecting experience and underscores the carriers’ strategic partnership MONTREAL and DUBAI, July 25, 2023 – Air Canada and Emirates today announced a customer service milestone in the two airlines’ strategic partnership with the move of Air Canada’s operations to Dubai International’s (DXB) flagship Terminal 3 as…

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BCC Welcomes Electronic Trade Documents Act

Commenting on the Electronic Trade Documents Act receiving Royal Assent, BCC Head of Trade Policy William Bain said:  “Campaigners have worked for years to have the Electronic Trade Documents Act passed, and its introduction in mid-September will a mark transformational change in digitalising international trade. “The BCC will work with…

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Turkey Trade Negotiations a Key Stepping-Stone 

Responding to the launch of a UK Government consultation on negotiations for an upgraded trade agreement with Turkey, BCC Head of Trade Policy William Bain said:  “It is good news to see this statement of intent to deepen UK trading terms with Turkey. It is our 18th largest bilateral trading…

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Asia-Pacific Trade Bloc Deal a Boost for Export Prospects

Reacting to the signing of the Accession Protocol, paving the way for the UK’s accession to the CPTPP in 2024, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The forthcoming addition of the UK to this trading bloc takes it to 12 countries which accounts for 15% of…

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More Focus on Trade Needed

Reacting to Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s speech at today’s Trade Unlocked event, BCC Head of Trade Policy, William Bain, said:    “If we are to build a stronger, more digital and sustainable trading future then it is crucial we look at all the possible ways we can do that.  …

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Uptick in Exports but Trade with the EU Remains Weak  

Reacting to the latest Trade data from the ONS, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy, at the BCC, said:    “The recovery in UK goods exports to the rest of the world in April after a disappointing first quarter of 2023 is welcome, but needs to be sustained.     “However,…

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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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