UK Export Finance is ‘open for business’ with billions available for exporters. Exports Minister, Mike Freer, delivers keynote speech at the UK Trade and Export Finance Forum.
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New strategy to boost exports
Made in the UK, Sold to the World: New strategy to boost exports to £1 trillion. The new export strategy kickstarts ‘Race to a Trillion’ as DIT publishes 12-point plan to help UK businesses hit £1 trillion in exports.
UK trade deal with Australia
UK trade deal with Australia. The Australian trade minister had hoped to clinch an agreement with his U.K. counterpart Anne-Marie Trevelyan at the end of his long, multi-stop trip across the globe, but the two sides ended up kicking the can.
Are you ready for the UK/EU border changes?
Are you ready for the UK/EU border changes? New requirements for hauliers or carriers that move goods in and out of Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales). 1. Important changes from 1 October 20212. Why you need to register for the Goods Vehicle Movement Service3. Updates on EU-GB import controls from 1 January 20224. WhereContinue reading “Are you ready for the UK/EU border changes?”
BIFA welcomes extension for apprentice recruitment support
The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association that represents UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, says that it welcomes the news that the government is extending the period of time that companies can access cash incentives for hiring new apprentices.
New fourth berth at London Gateway logistics hub
DP World to invest £300m in new fourth berth at London Gateway logistics hub to strengthen UK’s supply chain DP World announces that it will begin work next month on a new fourth berth at its London Gateway logistics hub to increase supply chain resilience and create more capacity for the world’s largest vessels.
How to cut shippings contribution to climate change
Ten ways to cut shippings contribution to climate change. Simon Bullock, PhD Candidate in Shipping and Climate Change at the University of Manchester outlines ten ways we can cut the emissions from shipping.
UK considers joining existing US-Mexico-Canada trade deal
UK considers joining existing US-Mexico-Canada trade deal as hopes of standalone post-Brexit agreement fade. A senior government figure suggests an alternative route to boosting trans-Atlantic trade could be the UK joining the existing free trade agreement between the US, Mexico and Canada, known as USMCA.
New timetable for introducing border controls
Government sets out pragmatic new timetable for introducing border controls. The government has set out a pragmatic new timetable for introducing full import controls for goods being imported from the EU to the UK.
Government urged to make ‘insane’ shipping prices top priority
Government urged to make ‘insane’ shipping prices top priority. Bosses of British toy businesses have spoken of how “insane” price hikes in shipping tariffs around the world are “killing” their trade, and pushing the price of products and gifts higher. Children’s toys are among items likely to be more expensive this Christmas.