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IMF forecasts stronger recovery for world economy

The International Monetary Fund is now forecasting a stronger economic recovery this year and next. The IMF has upgraded both…

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Liz Truss unveils plans to work with G7 to tackle global trading challenges

International Trade Secretary sets out agenda to champion free and fair trade as she chairs ministers’ meeting of first ever…

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Liz Truss announces creation of four major new Trade and Investment Hubs across the UK

New trade hubs will channel the economic benefits of international trade directly into Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the North…

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£20m SME Brexit Support Fund Open for Applications

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can now apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help them adapt to new…

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US suspends tariffs on UK goods in trade dispute

The UK welcomes US decision to suspend tariffs today on a range of goods, as we agree a joint de-escalation…

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Airport staff to trial pre-departure rapid testing

PocDoc and BioSure to work with Edinburgh Airport as part of recovery planning. Pre-departure rapid testing that delivers results within…

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Be prepared – cross-border disputes post-brexit

For Scottish businesses trading with European customers and suppliers the recent EU-UK trade deal offered little clarity on the question…

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Why are Rules of Origin putting a spanner in the works?

Rules of Origin (RoO) are putting a spanner in the works for UK exporters wishing to take advantage of the…

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Data protection: European Commission launches process on personal data flows to UK

Today, the Commission launched the process towards the adoption of two adequacy decisions for transfers of personal data to the…

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Britain’s superstar exporters to ignite the next generation of top international exporters

*Intermittent exporters could boost UK exports by £4.4 billion* *Superstar exporters – the top 10% of exporters – account for…

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BCC Brexit survey: Half of UK exporters report difficulties adapting to changes relating to EU-UK goods trade

Results from the first major business survey for 2021 by the British Chambers of Commerce on Brexit found that half (49%) of  exporters  are  facing  difficulties…

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How the Brexit deal will affect immigration

We now have confirmation of a post-Brexit deal with the EU, but the detail and how it will work in…

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£23 million Seafood Disruption Support Scheme now open

Fund will cover up to £100,000 of losses per business caused by delays related to the export of fresh or…

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UK applies to join huge Pacific free trade area CPTPP

The UK is formally applying to join one of the world’s largest free-trade areas, deepening trade ties with some of…

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Clyde & Co grows continental European arbitration presence through Hamburg hire

Global law firm Clyde & Co has today announced the hire of Georg Scherpf as a Counsel and Head of…

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Why you may find yourself trading under WTO rules despite the Brexit deal

Negotiations between the UK and EU on our post-Brexit transition period trading relationship with the EU from 1st January 2021…

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Exports of Scottish food and drink grow

Today (Monday 25 January), Scots across the world will be celebrating Burns Night with a hearty serving of haggis, thanks…

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Scottish government sets out inward investment plan

The Scottish government has laid out its ambitions to be a leading destination for inward investment, identifying nine areas that…

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Jet2 expands Edinburgh offering

32 sunshine destinations now available Passengers will be able to choose from a total of 32 sunshine destinations with Jet2.com…

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Rules of origin for goods moving between the UK and EU

The rules of origin requirements for the most important provisions that your business needs to understand and comply with, under…

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