esults from the latest British Chambers of Commerce survey, in partnership with moneycorp, found that while 44% of UK exporters to the EU plan to grow their exports to the European Union, nearly a quarter (23%) are looking to either reduce their activity in the EU or have no activity at all in the next 12 months, following the ratification of the UK-EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement. Two-thirds of UK businesses are looking to increase activity in the domestic market.
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New Herefordshire defence & security sector opportunities
Security and defence businesses in Herefordshire can sign up today for a special webinar to help them develop new markets in Central Europe.
Government announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund
Today (Thursday 11 February), the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has announced a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) adjust to new customs, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading with the EU....
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 in adapting to the changes in the trade of goods following the ratification of the UK-EU Trade and...
Webinar: Defence & Security opportunities in the Central European Network
Thursday 25 February 2021 10.00-11.30am The defence and security sector is an expansive industry spanning sea, air, land and cyber security. As well as supporting domestic security, the UK remains the second largest global defence exporter after the United States......
EU Exit – What’s on this week?
This week Parliamentarians will be focussed on the future UK-EU relationship, after the UK Government wrote to the European Commission last week requesting an extension of grace periods concerning goods crossing from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Currently, supermarkets and other businesses are allowed to operate with reduced requirements for paperwork and certification when moving goods, however the first of these periods will expire in April. In a letter to Vice President Maroš Šefčovič, the UK Government requested:
UK applies to join 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 the fastest-growing markets in the world. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss spoke to ministers in Japan and New Zealand on 1 February 2021 to...
How to Export Food and Drink to International Markets
This exclusive event provides an exciting opportunity for food and drink producers including businesses that are new to export and existing exporters to come together to learn from industry specialists about exporting food and drink and the new rules and regulations.
Trading from 2021 – support for businesses
A reminder of some of support available from the UK government for businesses during this period of change including: The checker tool will give you a personalised list of actions you need to take now The Trade with the UK tool has information for international...
Helping you find the best export opportunities for your business
You are invited to boost your export potential by joining one of four exclusive webinars for the Business and Professional Service Sector in Birmingham and the wider region. Hosted by Clare Mckee MA, Business and Professional Service Adviser for the Department for...