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Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme
Since 1st October 2023, businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) can move prepacked retail goods as well as certain...

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Oct 10, 20231 min read
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EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) – EU Trade update
This is an important mechanism introduced by the EU in response to their own climate change ambition. CBAM intends to put a ‘fair’ price...

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Oct 10, 20231 min read
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The Electronic Trade Documents Acts 2023 becomes law in the UK!Â
On 20th July 2023, the Electronic Trade Documents Act 2023 became law in the UK and allows the legal recognition of trade documents from...

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Sep 26, 20231 min read
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UK business slapped with £1 Million Fine for violating Russian Sanctions
In a recent development, a prominent UK company is facing a substantial fine of £1 million imposed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). The...

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Sep 26, 20233 min read
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Unlocking Business and Investment Opportunities in Western Australia for UK Companies
Western Australia (WA) is a land of vast landscapes, abundant natural resources, and flourishing economic prospects. For British...

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Sep 7, 20233 min read
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Origin of Wholesale Second-Hand Books
We want to bring to your attention the following notice that we have just been made aware of regarding the Origin of Wholesale...

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Aug 29, 20231 min read
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HMRC announces another extension for CDS exports move
The current plans to move exports from CHIEF to CDS has now been extended till 2024, , after HMRC listened to industry feedback. The...

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Aug 23, 20231 min read
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Are suppliers' declarations sufficient for proving the origin of your export goods?
As an authorised issuing body of UK Certificates of Origin and EUR1s, amongst other documents, the Chamber’s role is also to provide...

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Aug 14, 20235 min read
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World Exhibitions in Autumn and Winter - How customs ready are you?
As exporters get ready to participate in global exhibitions across different sectors, if you are a British Business considering attending...

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Jul 18, 20232 min read
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UK INTERNAL MARKET ENTRY SCHEME UPDATE
The UK Internal Market Scheme is a scheme that will allow traders moving goods from Britain to Northern Ireland to declare that the...

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Jul 4, 20232 min read
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BCC welcomes proposals for new Northern Ireland protocol agreement
Reacting to news of a proposed agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of...

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Feb 27, 20231 min read
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Union for Border Force announces next set of February strike dates
On 1st February the Public and Commercial Services (PCS) Union confirmed that civil service members of the union will be going on strike...

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Feb 14, 20231 min read
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Export Documentation Update – Plain Paper UK Certificates of Origin
Over 40% of Certificates of Origin issued worldwide are now printed on plain paper. As we move into a digital future the Chamber wants to...

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Jan 31, 20232 min read
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CDS Update: Government updates advice on last year's VAT and excise overpayment
On the 30th December CDS Declarations had some issues where VAT charges were duplicated and this also affected excise. HMRC has issued...

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Jan 30, 20232 min read
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Brexit Trade Deal Not Delivering
New data released in December by the British Chambers of Commerce, from a survey of more than 1,168 businesses (92% SMEs), shows...

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Jan 17, 20234 min read
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Apply for authorisation for the UK Trader Scheme (UKTS) if you bring goods into Northern Ireland
Traders are urged to apply for authorisation under the UK Trader Scheme if they wish to declare their goods as 'non-risk' or entering the...

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Jan 17, 20232 min read
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Have your say! UK Export Finance is asking exporters for feedback on the new application form
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce is calling on members and non-members to assist with user research for UK Export Finance’s (UKEF)...

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Jan 17, 20231 min read
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Second-hand clothing rules of origin: Documentation Update
Update on the Origin of Second-Hand (Worn) Clothing The need to clean and fumigate clothing on the rules of origin of second-hand...

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Jan 17, 20231 min read
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Consultations are open on the UK and South Korea new trade deal
On 9th December 2022 – the UK and South Korea started trade talks to negotiate a new trade agreement. The current trade agreement between...

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Jan 17, 20232 min read
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Importing Plant and Plant Products to the UK
Since the 1st of January 2022, traders have been asked to pre-notify all plants and plant products arriving to the UK either on IPAFFS...

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Jan 17, 20231 min read
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