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Oct 31, 20242 min read

UK Businesses Under Investigation for Violating Russia Sanctions

In response to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the UK and other nations imposed strict sanctions to curb Russia's ability to fund its...

Oct 21, 20243 min read

Unlocking Export Opportunities for British Companies in the Machinery Sector

Exporting Opportunities for British companies in the Industrial Machinery sector

Export

Oct 21, 20242 min read

What is Extended Producer Responsibility? What Traders Need to Know

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) - What is and why UK traders need to know about it

Export

Oct 21, 20241 min read

Top Six Mistakes Exporters Make and How to Avoid Them

Top 6 mistakes exporters make and how to avoid them

Oct 8, 20244 min read

Safety and Security Declarations on EU Imports extended till 31st Jan 2025

Safety and Security Declarations on EU imports extended till 31st Jan 2025

Oct 8, 20241 min read

Global Partners called for an extension for EU Deforestation Regulation Implementation

Read about important delay in the implementation of new EU deforestation Regulation allowing EU's supply chain partners to prepare.

Trading with the EU

Oct 7, 20242 min read

The UK - Southeast Asia Trade Digitalisation Pilots (TDP) – What UK companies need to know

Uk-Southeast Asia Trade Digitalisation Pilot

Oct 7, 20241 min read

Medium-risk fruit and vegetables not subject to import checks until 2025

Import update for medium-risk fruits and vegetables

Import

Oct 7, 20241 min read

Key Construction Sector Global Trends and Export Opportunities for British Companies

Global Exporting Opportunities for British companies in the Construction Sector

Oct 7, 20243 min read

Have Business partners or customers coming to the UK soon? Check latest travel update!

The UK is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for visitors who do not need a visa for short stays or lack UK immigration...

Sep 24, 20242 min read

East Coast U.S. Ports strikes likely to impact supply chains across the board

East Coast US Port on the brink of major strike in October 2024.

Sep 24, 20241 min read

Delays in Windsor Framework Implementation

The new elements of the Windsor Framework that were due to commence on 1st October 2024 have now been delayed until March 2025 at the...

Sep 24, 20241 min read

New Key EU regulations - Opportunities and Challenges for British traders

New EU Regulations - challenges and opportunities for British companies and manufacturers

Import

Sep 24, 20243 min read

Trade Outlook 2024 - Data Review and Opinion Piece

From September, Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce will be releasing quarterly Trade Outlooks with a view to review past and current...

Sep 24, 20241 min read

Exploring opportunities in the US – Focus on New Hampshire

Exploring business opportunities in the USA - Focus on New Hampshire

Sep 23, 20244 min read

Mastering CBAM: Unlock Your Path to Sustainability

As the UK leads the global green revolution, find out what CBAM is, and how it can affect your business.

UK Regulations

Aug 19, 20241 min read

Economic Outlook: Divergent Trends in the UK and Greater Manchester

While UK SME exporters face challenges, Greater Manchester has remained resilient through Q2 2024.

Research

Aug 13, 20242 min read

Navigating Import Complexities

Unlock your importing potential and learn how to navigate complex customs procedures, reduce costs, and stay compliant.

Import

Aug 13, 20241 min read

UK and 90 Nations Commit to Digital Customs

The UK, alongside 90 other countries, has signed the Agreement on Electronic Commerce to improve global trade.