South Yorkshire International Trade Conference returns with expert insight on navigating a changing global economy
Wed 23rd September 2026
The South Yorkshire International Trade Conference (SYITC) returned in 2026 with a renewed format, a central new venue, and a sharper focus on helping businesses navigate the realities of global trade.
US Trade Still A UK Priority
Thu 10th September 2026
Speaking after attending the 10th UK-US SME Dialogues in Cardiff to discuss trans-Atlantic trade and investment, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the British Chambers, said:
Mixed Picture for UK Exporters On US Tariffs
Fri 24th July 2026
The US has introduced new tariffs to replace its current levies on UK imports which have expired today. For most UK companies there is no effective change, but there is welcome confirmation that the removal of US tariffs on whisky has taken effect.
Special Melted Products Ltd Secures Two Significant Multi-Year Contracts with Rolls-Royce Valued at an Estimated $240 Mn.
Fri 24th July 2026
Special Melted Products Ltd (SMP) is proud to announce the signing of two significant multi-year contracts with global engineering giant Rolls-Royce, during the Farnborough International Airshow, with a combined estimated value of $240 million.
UK Exporters Floundering As Headwinds Build
Thu 16th July 2026
New?research by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Insights Unit, involving?over 2,400? exporters,?shows overseas exports have fallen dramatically in the second quarter.?
Alarm Bells Ringing As Services Exports Fall
Thu 16th July 2026
William Bain,?Head of Trade Policy?at the?British?Chambers of Commerce, comments on?the?latest?trade data released?by the Office for National Statistics
BCC Welcomes Enhanced Swiss Trade Deal
Tue 14th July 2026
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, reacts to news of an upgraded free trade agreement with Switzerland
EU Steel Quotas – The Final Jigsaw Piece
Tue 30th June 2026
William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, reacts to today’s EU announcement on new steel quotas for UK exporters
Defence Spending Vital To Economy
Tue 30th June 2026
Kate Shoesmith, Director of Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce, reacts to the release of the Defence Investment Plan
