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2 July, 2026 Features

Food and Drink SIG: How to prepare for the UK-EU SPS agreement

Food and drink businesses are being urged to prepare for significant regulatory changes as the UK and EU work towards establishing a Common Sanitary a…

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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The 2026 Tax Update: Analysis of low value import changes, customs intermediary registration, HMRC’s digitalisation efforts and more

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

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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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29 June, 2026 Trade News

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

26 June, 2026 Trade News

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

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26 June, 2026 Chartered Institute News

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

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25 June, 2026 Trade News

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

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24 June, 2026

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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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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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

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

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10 June, 2026 Trade News

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18 June, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: UK-India trade deal gets 15 July implementation date as Kyle hails wide-ranging tariff reductions as boost to British businesses

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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

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18 February, 2026

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29 June, 2026 Trade News

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

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

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