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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

Another momentous week for the UK and for trade, as a new leader enters Downing Street, the government makes a series of moves on trade deals and viol…

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

Global Trade Live - Navigating disruption from the war in the Middle East

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

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

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15 July, 2026 Features

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

15 July, 2026 Features

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

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14 July, 2026 Features

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

14 July, 2026 Trade News

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

13 July, 2026 Trade News

The Week Ahead in International Trade: New UK PM, UKEF SME support launch, India deal enters force and Iran war webinar

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10 July, 2026

The Week in Trade: Trump rows back on Spain threats and softens tone with European allies at Nato while Burnham gets closer to Downing Street

9 July, 2026

The Day in Trade: £11bn of export financing provided in first year of UK Industrial Strategy with further ‘regulatory shakeup’ to come

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8 July, 2026

The Day in Trade: Trump appears to end Iran ceasefire and calls for US to ‘cut off all trade’ with Spain

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7 July, 2026

The Day in Trade: EU travel system delayed, new Russian sanctions and UK to review toy safety rules

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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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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

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21 May, 2026 Webinars

Lunchtime Learning: Proof of origin - key considerations and implications

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15 July, 2026 Features

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

15 July, 2026 Features

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

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Freight liner crossing the ocean, carrying dozens of multi-coloured containers

14 July, 2026 Features

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

14 July, 2026 Trade News

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

13 July, 2026 Trade News

The Week Ahead in International Trade: New UK PM, UKEF SME support launch, India deal enters force and Iran war webinar

Newspapers laid on a wooden with fresh coffee mug and pen

10 July, 2026 Trade News

The Week in Trade: Trump rows back on Spain threats and softens tone with European allies at Nato while Burnham gets closer to Downing Street