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How will Trump’s tariffs affect global trade?
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- 15 Nov 2024
President-elect Trump says he will bring in tariffs when he takes office next January, so what will this mean for US consumers and exporters to the US?
Trade: helping clients navigate export complexity
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- 15 Nov 2024
Almost five years since Brexit and the complexities of EU trading are showing no sign of abating. With more regulation on the horizon, advisers may need to help clients with supply chain reviews to help them navigate complexities.
How to futureproof your business for international trade
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- 14 Nov 2024
What are the critical considerations for building a firm base for future overseas trade? Charles Platts, Chair of ICAEW’s Global Trade Community, outlines the basics.
Ecommerce lessons from Boden’s export success
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- 12 Nov 2024
For fashion retailer Boden, direct to customer routes established the brand and brought a large, loyal international following in markets such as the US and Germany.
How to boost your business in global markets
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- 11 Nov 2024
International Trade Week offers an array of free events, workshops and webinars. Whether you’re new to exporting or looking to expand your existing international sales, there’s a wealth of advice to help you.
Industrial Strategy shines spotlight on professional services
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- 16 Oct 2024
The government’s Industrial Strategy identifies the sector as having high growth potential, as Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds pledges to give business the confidence to plan for the long term.
Government seeks firms’ views on high-growth global markets
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- 09 Oct 2024
The Department for Business and Trade wants input from businesses in the professional services sector on how to drive growth in international markets.
E-commerce ‘must be a priority in industrial strategy’
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- 10 Sep 2024
A new report by the E-Commerce Trade Commission highlights three key opportunity areas the government should prioritise to stimulate growth as part of the industrial strategy to boost export growth for small businesses across the UK.
UK Export Academy has sustainability in its sights
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- 15 May 2024
A programme of free sustainability-related training during May offers help on dealing with the growing complexity of international trade, particularly for smaller UK-based businesses.
UK exporters must switch to CDS by June
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- 04 Mar 2024
The deadline to transition from using CHIEF to CDS for export declarations has been extended to 4 June 2024. Businesses are advised to switch early to avoid potential disruption.
Economic update: recession risk remains amid anaemic business confidence
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- 05 Feb 2024
The UK economy is struggling for momentum amid high interest rates, declining consumer activity and subdued business confidence. ICAEW’s Economies Director Suren Thiru discusses the implications.
Retail and construction subdued amid weakened demand
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- 29 Jan 2024
Marginal lift in business confidence countered by effects of high interest rates and cost-of-living crisis, finds ICAEW’s gauge of sentiment for Q4 2023.
Greater fast-track funding for small UK exporters
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- 03 Jan 2024
The government’s export credit agency is doubling its previous limit for trade finance to £10m to boost exporting.
HMRC announces phased approach to CDS export migration
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- 30 Aug 2023
Most businesses will now have until 30 March 2024 to migrate from the customs handling of import and export freight (CHIEF) system.
ICAEW joins newly formed E-Commerce Trade Commission
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- 19 Jun 2023
The E-Commerce Trade Commission will support small businesses to start or grow their export business.
SEC Commissioner to speak at Chartered Accountants Hall
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- 04 May 2023
ICAEW will play host as the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Mark Uyeda makes his only UK speech, on building trust and transparency in international markets.
Transitioning to the Customs Declaration Service before 30 November 2023
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- 01 Feb 2023
HMRC is writing to businesses that complete export declarations to make them aware of key dates for transitioning export declarations to the Customs Declaration Service.
Sweet taste of export success
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- 20 Sep 2022
Taking the pain out of UK imports for clients around the world has helped Ramsden International transform overseas sales from a niche business to an export giant.
Government launches consultation on UK Single Trade Window
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- 09 Aug 2022
Consultation setting the principles underpinning the legislative changes necessary to deliver the government’s border strategy ambitions.
What does the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill mean for trade with Northern Ireland?
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- 14 Jun 2022
The government’s recently published Northern Ireland Protocol Bill could have a significant impact on trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. What specifically could change?
Move to the Customs Declaration Service to continue importing
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- 14 Jun 2022
The Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight system will be closed for import declarations after 30 September 2022 and for export declarations after 31 March 2023. As a result, HMRC is urging businesses that import and export to start preparing to use the Customs Declaration Service.
Navigating business in international markets
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- 17 May 2022
As the UK signs new Free Trade agreements, ICAEW’s Global Trade Community explores the opportunities for businesses to expand into international markets.
Venture capitalists ready to support high-growth businesses
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- 13 Aug 2021
Dr Keith Arundale, Senior Visiting Fellow at the International Capital Market Association Centre and Non-Executive Director of Henley Business Angels, considers the prospects for venture capital firms
Chartered accountancy as a global network enabler
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- 23 Apr 2021
Biotech knows no geographic bounds – the pandemic has made that clear. But how does chartered accountancy contribute to the global growth of the biotech sector?
Limited window for SMEs to apply for Brexit support grant
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- 29 Mar 2021
Businesses qualifying for a grant under the Brexit Support Fund only have until 30 June 2021 to apply and may not succeed if the £20m fund runs out before the deadline.
ICAEW BCM: business confidence boosted by vaccine rollout
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- 17 Feb 2021
18 February 2021: Chartered accountants are confident sales will grow and employment will rise over the next 12 months as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout picks up pace, according to new research from ICAEW.
Budget 2021: accountants want job creation and export support
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- 12 Feb 2021
15 February 2021: Ahead of Budget 2021, three-quarters of chartered accountants have said they do not want to see major changes, according to new research from ICAEW. Instead, members have called for more focus on creating jobs and supporting trade relationships.
Chart of the week: UK trade in goods
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- 04 Dec 2020
With less than a month to go before the UK leaves the EU Single Market and Customs Union, trade is high on the agenda as negotiations between the UK and the EU go down to the wire.
Brexit planning: labels, logistics and whisky
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- 02 Nov 2020
Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd is a Scottish independent company that has forged a strong reputation in the spirits industry. Its CFO, Mike Younger, talks Brexit, labels and logistics.
CE marking: just one headache for the manufacturing sector
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- 29 Sep 2020
30 September 2020: As the Brexit transition period nears its end, manufacturers are working to get measures in place in preparation. Rittal UK’s finance and HR director explains some of the complications involved.
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