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30 June, 2026 Features

Export Controls Brief: Record fine announced for breach of Russian sanctions and deadline for total ban on Russian oil imports

This edition of Export Controls Brief looks at the record fine that the government has imposed for a breach of Russia sanctions, as well as the recent…

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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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Week Ahead in International Trade: UK steel tariffs regime warning for businesses, Burnham speech and Multimodal

The Week in Trade: The major challenges ahead in trade policy as Starmer resigns and International Trade Award Winners announced

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Funding available for military leavers looking to international trade for their next career step

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The Day in Trade: Steel tariffs update, EU summit questions and Entry/Exit System critique

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24 June, 2026 Features

Customs Corner: New deforestation rules introduced, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and next steps for UK-India deal

24 June, 2026 Trade News

Day in Trade: HMRC’s 2026 Tax Update includes changes for low-value imports and new consultations on intermediaries and customs modernisation

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24 June, 2026 Chartered Institute News

Winners of the 2026 International Trade Awards announced at House of Lords reception

23 June, 2026 Features

Trade Explained: What businesses need to know ahead of UK and EU steel quotas changes

23 June, 2026 Features

The Brexit years – ten years, six prime ministers, several trade deals and endless debate

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23 June, 2026

The Day in Trade: UK-EU reset summit delayed, Burnham confirms bid for PM and UK-Mexico trade sees boost

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22 June, 2026

The Week Ahead in International Trade: UK set for another prime minister ten years after Brexit vote

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22 June, 2026

Customs Notice: Moving goods with a Certificate of Inspection (COI) into Northern Ireland

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19 June, 2026

The Week in International Trade: UK-EU summit date set, implementation of UK-India FTA confirmed and US-Iran peace deal delay

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3 June, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: New Trump tariffs announced, EU and CPTPP prepare anti-tariff alliance and customs intermediary standard released

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11 June, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Upcoming UK steel tariffs set to change, while EU and South Korea sign deals

3 June, 2026 Opinion

Chartered Institute customs director responds to publication of standard for customs intermediaries

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10 June, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Late-stage negotiations on UK defence investment plan continue, as EU announces new Russia sanctions

9 June, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: UK-EU summit remains uncertain, Brussels prepares to square-off with Beijing and Trump told to ‘do deal’ at World Cup

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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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23 June, 2026 Features

Trade Explained: What businesses need to know ahead of UK and EU steel quotas changes

23 June, 2026 Features

The Brexit years – ten years, six prime ministers, several trade deals and endless debate

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23 June, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: UK-EU reset summit delayed, Burnham confirms bid for PM and UK-Mexico trade sees boost