CATEGORY : Weekly Trade Update
UK-Japan FTA | Update on UK-US negotiations | DHL e-commerce webinar
Published 20/05/2020
With the government’s ambition to ‘secure free trade agreements with countries covering 80% of UK trade within the next three years’, it’s working hard to secure bilateral trade agreements around the world, and last week released its Strategic Approach to a UK-Japan Free Trade Agreement. As the world’s third-largest economy (in 2018, NCTAD: GDP), Japan […]
Read More...UK-US negotiations begin | The business of D2C | Coronavirus tales
Published 14/05/2020
Last week (5 May), the International Trade Secretary, Liz Truss, and the US Trade Representative, Robert Lightizer, connected via video conference call to start discussions on a UK-US Free Trade Agreement. Initial negotiations are expected to last around two weeks with more than 100 negotiators involved on each side, with further discussions taking place approximately […]
Read More...Expert webinars from DIT | Generation Alpha | Digital payments rise
Published 7/05/2020
The Department for International Trade (DIT) plans to host a series of 100 free coronavirus webinars for SMEs across the UK. The webinars will focus on practical advice for businesses who are trading internationally. The Secretary of State for International Trade, Liz Truss, said: “These sessions provide an essential service to help address the concerns […]
Read More...UK firm pioneers new technology | Customer expectations | Global e-com trends
Published 30/04/2020
A new innovative UK business, CARDMEDIC, was founded by NHS anaesthetist Dr Rachel Grimaldi while on maternity leave. She developed a collection of digital flashcards to support healthcare workers wearing PPE to better share information to deaf, blind and critically ill coronavirus patients. Department of International Trade connected Dr Grimaldi with local businesses in Brighton, […]
Read More...Updated trade figures | DHL delivers PPE | Rise of the robots
Published 23/04/2020
The government’s latest trade and investment figures, released 17 April 2020, provide the most up-to-date snapshot of the nation’s position. Produced by the Department for International Trade (DIT), the ‘Trade and Investment Core Statistics Book’ includes data and statistics produced by Office for National Statistics (ONS), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), DIT and others. Read […]
Read More...BCC Coronavirus Hub | Chinese shopping habits | 8 tips for your online shop
Published 16/04/2020
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has set up an online Coronavirus Hub to help businesses navigate through the ongoing impact of COVID-19. All information gathered is amended as and when BCC receives updated material. Content is based on the latest guidance and support from UK government, UK and global Chambers of Commerce and leading […]
Read More...Further government support | Lessons from South Korea | Brands responding to crisis
Published 9/04/2020
In new guidance released on Monday, the Department for International Trade (DIT) has announced further support to British exporters and investors. 160,000 exporters and investors trading internationally are now eligible to secure export insurance cover to major international markets, including the EU, US, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland with immediate effect. […]
Read More...Running your business from home | Support for UK businesses | 6 in demand products
Published 1/04/2020
As many SMEs and start-ups are seeing, running a business remotely poses a unique set of challenges – especially for those used to an office setup. Luckily, in today’s connected world, it is completely possible to make remote management a success for you and your company. From setting yourself up and keeping communication in the […]
Read More...The true value of your product | UK exporter guidance | Small business community
Published 26/03/2020
Supply chain transparency is becoming extremely important to consumers across all sectors. More companies are taking the time to explain the true value of their product. Products have gone on a long journey before they reach the customer; your business can help to support the public to make conscious and educated purchases by explaining this […]
Read More...UK goods exports increase | Supporting women in business | E-commerce businesses and blogging
Published 19/03/2020
New figures released by HMRC this week reveal that 2019 saw a rise in goods exports in all four of the UK’s nations. Exports from England grew by 2%, from Northern Ireland by 2.2%, from Wales by 3% and from Scotland by 4.4%. An increase of demand from UK goods has been seen from countries […]
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