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UK Manufacturing Slows Sharply: What This Means for Exporters
UK manufacturing contracted at its fastest pace in five months in September 2025, with the S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)...
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Oct 61 min read
China Redirects Garment Exports to Europe Amid US Tariff Strain
China is rapidly diverting a growing share of its clothing exports towards Europe, as trade tensions and tariffs in the United States...
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Oct 62 min read
DBT Launches International Trade Week 2025 to Boost Exports
The UK government has announced the return of International Trade Week 2025 , set to run from 3rd–7th November , with the aim of helping...
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Sep 262 min read
The Export Documentation Approval Process
When you submit export documentation applications via eCert, there are three possible outcomes: 1. Approval If all requirements are met,...
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Sep 261 min read
What to Know: Trump’s New Tariffs on Pharma, Furniture and More
In a sweeping move effective 1st October, President Donald Trump has announced a fresh slate of high tariffs targeting a broad array of...
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Sep 262 min read
IRAQ – New requirements for legalised Commercial Invoices
The Iraqi Commercial Attaché in London has announced new requirements for the legalisation of commercial invoices, effective 1 November...
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Sep 261 min read
AI Could Lift Global Trade by Nearly 40% by 2040
Artificial intelligence (AI) could increase the value of global trade in goods and services by as much as 34–37% by 2040, according to a...
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Sep 232 min read
UK trade in the age of Carbon Pricing: Turning Regulations into Advantage
The EU’s new carbon rules are transforming trade. By putting a price on carbon in imports, the EU is creating a fairer, more transparent...
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Sep 232 min read
Quick Exportation Decision Summary
This short guide highlights Special Procedures and other Documentation and can help you identify which may apply in your situation....
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Sep 221 min read
Oman: Introduction of Electronic Attestation Service
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman has introduced a new electronic attestation service , which will replace the traditional...
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Sep 221 min read
Understanding the ELO French Border System
French Customs have delayed the Enveloppe Logistique Obligatoire (ELO) from 1 st September until later this Autumn. It is a system that...
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Sep 151 min read
Updates on NCTS
The UK's HMRC has announced further details on the implementation of NCTS6, the latest version of the European digital system for moving...
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Sep 151 min read
Irish Demand Boosts UK Dairy Exports by 7%
The UK dairy sector recorded strong momentum in the second quarter of 2025, with exports to Ireland climbing by 7% to reach 251,000...
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Sep 152 min read
Post-Brexit Export Costs: Relief in Sight for UK Food and Farming
UK businesses exporting food and agricultural products to the EU have faced a staggering financial burden since Brexit. In 2024 alone,...
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Sep 152 min read
Official Notice - Completion of the “Marks and Numbers” Section in UK EUR1 Certificate
This notice provides step-by-step guidance on how to complete the “Marks and Numbers” section when applying for a UK EUR1 (Box 8). 1....
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Sep 152 min read
Official Notice - Completion of the “Marks and Numbers” Section in UK Certificate of Origin
This notice provides step-by-step guidance on how to complete the “Marks and Numbers” section when applying for a UK Certificate of...
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Sep 152 min read
Avoid Delays with Your Documentation When Exporting to Iraq
The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce provides a comprehensive service for exporters and freight forwarders trading with Iraq. We...
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Sep 92 min read
Stamping Commercial Documentation – What does it really mean?
As the Export Documentation Team at Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, we provide the service of stamping commercial documentation....
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Sep 91 min read
U.S. Hits Ten Nations with anti-dumping and countervailing duties
The United States has confirmed plans to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on corrosion-resistant steel imports, a move that...
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Sep 92 min read
Import Control System 2 (ICS2) in Northern Ireland: Key Changes Effective September 2025
What is ICS2? ICS2 is the Import Control System 2, a customs system implemented by the European Union, to enhance the safety and security...
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Sep 92 min read
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