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Update: UK - U.S. Deal
It is now over 6 weeks since the UK and U.S. announced the Economic Partnership Deal (EPD), and exactly one week since the Prime Minister...

Ben Bradford
17 hours ago2 min read


Fruit & Veg Import Checks Delayed Ahead of UK-EU Deal
Following the UK-EU Summit on the 19th May, it was announced that both parties would work together to negotiate, and ultimately...

Ben Bradford
Jun 21 min read


Preparing for the GB-NI Changes
In one week, on 1st May 2025, we expect to see the introduction of new arrangements detailing the movement of goods from Great...

Ben Bradford
Apr 244 min read


Final Implementation of the Windsor Framework set for 1st May
The Government has announced that the final implementation of the processes set out under the Windsor Framework will come into effect...

Tracey Watson
Mar 211 min read


Too Restrictive? Non-Compete Clauses in EU
In business, it is common for supplier/distributor agreements to include some kind of non-compete clause to protect the business...
Lynn Rutherford
Mar 64 min read


Preparing for an HMRC Customs Audit: What Businesses Need to Know
In recent months, there has been a noticeable increase in the number of audits conducted, resulting in many businesses facing significant...
Eve Halliday
Mar 62 min read


Understanding the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) in 2025
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a policy that makes sure products imported into the EU face a carbon...
Aaron Richardson
Mar 66 min read


Small Businesses Struggle with EU's New General Product Safety Regulation
The EU's updated General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) is reported to be causing significant challenges for UK small businesses...

Tracey Watson
Jan 231 min read


DEFRA Announces Border Controls as Foot & Mouth Disease Found in Germany
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs have today announced a string of SPS border controls in response to Foot and Mouth...

Tracey Watson
Jan 142 min read


Falling Afoul of UK Strategic Export Controls: A Danger you Might not Have Considered
Recently, at the North East Chamber of Commerce, we’ve seen a significant rise in inquiries to our helpdesk regarding ITAR (International...
Eve Halliday
Dec 3, 20242 min read


Get ready, get set... for Safety and Security Declarations for EU imports
HMRC’s Director of Customs Policy & Strategy, Alex Pienaar, explains what you need to consider when it comes to S&S declarations.

Alex Pienaar
Dec 3, 20245 min read


How to Correctly Value your Imported Products
When goods are imported it is essential that the correct value of the goods is declared. In most cases, this is quite simple as the value...
Sarah Boyes
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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