The Brexit Freedoms Bill will be brought forward to “cut red tape” and improve trading conditions for British businesses, it has been announced. The new laws will make it easier to amend or repeal outdated “retained EU law” to support international growth. Here’s everything we know about the Bill so far. What is the Brexit […]
UK launches “world-leading” data council to help seize global data sharing opportunities
The world’s biggest businesses – including Google, Mastercard, and Microsoft – came together for the first time last week to help Britain “seize the opportunities of better global data sharing” now that it has left the EU. The announcement comes after the European Commission formally agreed to recognise Britain’s high levels of data protection standards […]
Half of firms “not confident” in trading with EU following introduction of full customs controls
More than half of businesses are not confident in trading with the European Union (EU) following the introduction of full customs controls, a major study has found. The research, published by the Institute of Export and International Trade (IOE&IT), suggests that traders are still getting up to speed with the new rules which came into […]
Do you know the new UK commodity codes?
From 1 January 2022, businesses may need to change the commodity codes they use for goods that they import or export overseas. The changes come after full customs controls were introduced at the beginning of this year. If you are an international trader, here’s what you need to know. What are the new UK commodity […]
What are the new rules for importing goods into Great Britain?
Full customs controls came into force on 1 January 2022 – one year after the Brexit transition period came to an end. If you import goods from Europe into Great Britain, here’s what you need to know. What’s changed? Until 31 December 2021, businesses were able to delay making declarations on goods – apart from […]
What is the Export Support Service and how can it help my business?
With less than one month to go until the introduction of full customs controls, businesses are turning to the Export Support Service for crucial advice. But what is the new platform and how could it help your business? Here’s what you need to know. What’s changing? If you export goods and services to Europe, you […]
Everything you need to know about the new WTO Services Domestic Regulation
New World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules are set to cut the cost of global trade by billions of pounds every year, it has been announced. The Department for International Trade (DIT) – who helped broker the agreement – said the deal represents a massive win for service businesses in the UK. Here’s what you need […]
How can UK Export Finance help my business trade overseas?
With a mission to “ensure that no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance”, UK Export Finance has been helping businesses trade around the world for over a century. In this blog, we’re going to learn more about what the department does, and how export finance could help your business succeed. What […]
Visas and work permits: what are the rules for artists touring in Europe after Brexit?
More than half of EU Member States have agreed to offer UK musicians and performers visa and work permit-free travel, it has been confirmed. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) said the agreement will give UK artists the confidence to continue performing in Europe. Here’s everything you need to know. What is […]