Brexit 8 Weeks In – Where are we now?

Tue 2nd March 2021

It has now been over 8 weeks since the UK left the European Union and Single Market.

Huge gaps in UK regulation exist following transition from EU, new academic report finds

Thu 4th March 2021

The UK is still not in a position to assume responsibility for regulation in several critical policy areas including trade, crime and the environment, a new academic report - UK regulation after Brexit - has found.

The Future of the UK/EU Trade Relations: Looking at VAT implications

2.30pm - 3.30pm, Tue 9th March 2021

Online Event

Chaired by James Martin, Director of Policy, British Chambers of Commerce our speakers include:

UK Immigration System Overhauled: What Does This Mean for your business?

Mon 1st March 2021

Most people would agree that the end of 2020 was a welcome relief, but the start of 2021 is already bringing its own challenges in the immigration world, with the overhaul of the UK’s immigration system.

BCC reacts to news of planned changes to the UK visa system

Mon 1st March 2021

Responding to an announcement by The Treasury on planned changes to the UK’s visa system, Claire Walker, Co-Executive Director of the BCC, said:

IT, Digital and Media Sector Portuguese Virtual Business Mission-march

9am - 4pm, Wed 10th March 2021

Online Event

The British-Portuguese Chamber of Commerce are organising the 1st Virtual Business Mission to The United Kingdom, focusing on IT, Digital, and Media Sectors.

BCC/moneycorp survey: quarter of exporters to the EU considering holding back activity in the EU

Fri 26th February 2021

Results from the latest British Chambers of Commerce survey, in partnership with moneycorp, found that while 44% of UK exporters to the EU plan to grow their exports to the European Union.

Rules of Origin for Trading with the EU: A Short Explainer for SME's

Fri 26th February 2021

Rules of Origin determine the economic nationality of a good under a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

The Future of the UK/EU Trade Relations: Building on the deal

2.30pm - 3.30pm, Tue 16th March 2021

Online Event

Our final event in this series will look at the UK/EU deal which contains a range of provisions under which the deal might evolve, whether because of suspected breach or as the basis for building up the relationship in key areas.

Gripple is Crowned Manufacturer of the Year in Make UK Manufacturing Awards

Mon 8th February 2021

Gripple, manufacturer of suspension systems for construction, has come top of the class in the national 2020 Make UK Manufacturing Awards, crowned as Manufacturer of the Year, winning two other categories, and one apprentice receiving a regional award.

Brexit Support: Weekly Drop-in Sessions with SITC

Tue 23rd February 2021

The UK left the European Customs Union and Single Market on 1st January 2021. This brought changes for businesses of every size and sector, in the trading of goods. Many businesses are facing difficulties in adapting to these changes. 

BCC welcomes European Commission data adequacy ruling

Fri 19th February 2021

Commenting on the decision by the European Commission to grant the UK data adequacy, BCC Co-Executive Director Hannah Essex said:

Help shape the Remote Voluntary Internship Programme for international students

Mon 18th January 2021

The University of Sheffield is calling for business views and opinions to help shape its Remote Voluntary Internship Programme for international students.

Fragomen offers support to businesses amid changing European staffing rules

Tue 15th December 2020

From 1 January, EU nationals who have not previously resided in the UK and who are coming to work here will need to apply for permission under the new UK immigration system, in the same way as a non-EU national.

Rules of Origin: What has Changed?

Fri 12th February 2021

Rules of Origin have been in the news a lot recently. Businesses up and down the country have been struggling to make sense of the new arrangements for exporting inside and outside of the EU.

BCC Brexit survey: Half of UK exporters report difficulties adapting to changes relating to EU

Thu 11th February 2021

Results from the first major business survey for 2021 by the BCC on Brexit found that half (49%) of exporters are facing  difficulties in adapting to the changes in the trade of goods following the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement .

Brexit podcast series from Keebles - Special Guest Nick Patrick

Wed 28th October 2020

A new podcast series has been launched by the Keebles team to provide expert analysis of key concerns which businesses may have leading up to the UK’s exit from the European Union.

Fragomen to Hold Immigration School for School Leavers

Fri 28th August 2020

This autumn Fragomen’s UK offices will hold an immigration school for school leavers who collected their A-Levels this month and are interested in immigration or a career in law.

Department for International Trade confirm preferential tariff rates on UK exports to Chile

Thu 21st January 2021

The Department for International Trade have confirm that, as of 12 January 2021, preferential tariff rates on UK exports to Chile, as set out in the agreement, are being applied.