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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

The peace deal between the US and Iran looks to have decisively collapsed, just as spot rates for Middle East routes have sailed past pandemic peaks d…

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

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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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

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

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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9 July, 2026 Features

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

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8 July, 2026 Trade News

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 Trade News

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

6 July, 2026 Trade News

The Week Ahead in International Trade: Labour leadership nominations, Nato summit in Türkiye and digital trade corridor opportunity for UK businesses

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6 July, 2026 Features

European trade digest: Europe prepares China meeting while von der Leyen pushes for next sanctions package

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3 July, 2026

The Week in International Trade: Steel import quotas lowered, EU de minimis ends, Burnham sets out agenda and Multimodal 2026

2 July, 2026

The Day in Trade: EU pushing for quick UK deals once new PM is in office, Trump refuses to renew North American trade deal

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1 July, 2026

The Day in Trade: EU and UK steel quota regimes now in effect, as Brussels introduces new customs charges on low-value imports

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30 June, 2026

The Day in Trade: Defence Investment Plan published and includes a £50bn export finance facility – a ‘once in a generation boost’

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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 June, 2026 Opinion

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

9 June, 2026 Webinars

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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

13 May, 2026 Webinars

Businesses broadly positive about UK-EU ‘reset’ ahead of second Leaders’ Summit but concerns grow over dynamic alignment repercussions

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Members of the armed forces marching down on a street during a military parade

9 July, 2026 Features

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

Map showing the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz

8 July, 2026 Trade News

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

Businessman travelling along an escalator in an airport

7 July, 2026 Trade News

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

6 July, 2026 Trade News

The Week Ahead in International Trade: Labour leadership nominations, Nato summit in Türkiye and digital trade corridor opportunity for UK businesses

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6 July, 2026 Features

European trade digest: Europe prepares China meeting while von der Leyen pushes for next sanctions package

3 July, 2026 Trade News

The Week in International Trade: Steel import quotas lowered, EU de minimis ends, Burnham sets out agenda and Multimodal 2026