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22 July, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Further ministerial appointments in Burnham’s new business department and Trump’s temporary tariffs set to expire

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Profile: Jonathan Reynolds – the UK’s new business and trade secretary

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Chartered Institute Director General responds to new business and trade secretary

The Day in Trade: Reynolds returns to cabinet with business and trade in newly expanded portfolio, Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canada

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Member Spotlight: John Pipe International leaders discuss shipping hazardous goods, military packing, supporting clients and the unlikely perils of paint

Week Ahead in International Trade: Andy Burnham officially becomes new prime minister, US tariffs and Farnborough air show

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17 July, 2026

Andy Burnham: The trade profile of the ex-minister and former Greater Manchester mayor who is set to become prime minister

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15 July, 2026

Trade Explained: UK–India CETA rules of origin — moving from awareness to action

15 July, 2026

What traders should know about the UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement

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14 July, 2026

State of Freight: Trump says US ‘taking over’ Strait of Hormuz as violence outbreak hits ‘peak’ season for freight rates

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9 July, 2026

The Defence Investment Plan: Analysis of export funding opportunities, benefits for UK businesses and military capability

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Trade News

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17 July, 2026

The Week in Trade: Andy Burnham set to become PM, India-UK deal comes into effect and HMRC changes to customs rules

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16 July, 2026

Day in Trade: Government claims British Steel nationalisation ‘necessary’ to protect UK interests

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15 July, 2026

Day in Trade: India-UK deal comes into effect as DBT looks for feedback on four new negotiations

14 July, 2026

Day in Trade: UK signs services deal with Switzerland while HMRC announces new ‘de minimis’ approach

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12 March, 2026

How to prepare for a customs audit

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How to avoid duty overpayments and protect margins in a changing customs landscape

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23 February, 2026

Export essentials: 10 steps to getting started in trade

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23 February, 2026

Export Essentials: Navigating currency fluctuations

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18 February, 2026

How to avoid duty underpayments, stay compliant and avoid HMRC penalties

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Latest videos

16 July, 2026 Webinars

UK businesses learning to navigate Middle East disruption, with GCC trade deal creating new opportunities

10 July, 2026 Chartered Institute News

Chartered Institute panel at Multimodal 2026 on how businesses can adapt to the 'new world order' for international trade

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10 June, 2026 Opinion

Video: Chartered Institute director general Marco Forgione explains the latest US tariff announcement

9 June, 2026 Webinars

AI adoption in customs and trade: promise, progress and practical limits

8 June, 2026 Trade News

The Week Ahead in International Trade: UK steel sector warnings, growing UK tech start-ups and Empowering Global Trade Conference

Additional reads

17 July, 2026 Trade News

The Week in Trade: Andy Burnham set to become PM, India-UK deal comes into effect and HMRC changes to customs rules

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17 July, 2026 Features

Andy Burnham: The trade profile of the ex-minister and former Greater Manchester mayor who is set to become prime minister

Man in factory cuts sheet of steel, sparks fly

16 July, 2026 Trade News

Day in Trade: Government claims British Steel nationalisation ‘necessary’ to protect UK interests

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16 July, 2026 Chartered Institute News

Five asks for Burnham’s new government: EU-UK reset, defence spending and customs modernization

16 July, 2026 Webinars

UK businesses learning to navigate Middle East disruption, with GCC trade deal creating new opportunities

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15 July, 2026 Trade News

Day in Trade: India-UK deal comes into effect as DBT looks for feedback on four new negotiations