Local Support, International Reach
Commenting on the latest trade data released by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “February was a weak month for UK exports, even before the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. The one high point was increased goods sales to the...
Read moreNew research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, involving over 2,000 exporters, shows they were continuing to toil ahead of the disruption caused by the Iran War. The survey, carried out between Monday 9 February and Monday 9 March, found that overall, 25% of exporters reported an increase...
Read moreReacting to the publication of the UK Government’s Steel Strategy and its decision on new import quotas and tariffs from 1 July, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “The Steel Strategy provides businesses with a clear vision on the government’s aims for competitiveness and resilience...
Read moreThis event will bring together Nigerian and Essex businesses, with a view to expanding trade and investment opportunities. The aim is to advertise the opportunities in the region to African businesses and investors who often do not look beyond London. There will also be a focus on the key...
Read moreCommenting on the first trade data release of 2026 by the Office for National Statistics, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said: “Goods exports trade with the EU and the rest of the world, excluding the United States of America, showed solid growth...
Read moreZero percent of surveyed UK exporters say they have “comprehensive support” from government to manage trade policy changes, according to new research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with global standards organisation GS1 UK. The BCC’s Insights Unit surveyed 939 firms – 40% exporters – with...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned that removing the UK’s tariff exemption for low value imports could risk pushing up prices, harming small businesses and reducing trade intensity. The government is considering the move after the US removed its ‘de minimis’ exemption. The EU has also said...
Read moreReacting to today’s unveiling of the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act which supports its Made in Europe agenda, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “Businesses were apprehensive about the EU’s Industrial Accelerator Act, as there were significant fears it would force the UK out of European...
Read moreThe British Chambers of Commerce has warned the UK could be sleepwalking into a legislative nightmare, which could upend the EU Reset, unless urgent action is taken. The EU is currently pursuing a Made In Europe agenda which aims to protect its industries from unfair international competition due to...
Read moreA pioneering new project by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), in partnership with NatWest and the British Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, is aiming to scale up UK exports. The 6-month pilot programme, the Singapore Life Sciences Trade Accelerator, will connect UK firms in the sector with the...
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