by Lucinda O'Reilly | Nov 5, 2025 | News
HMRC has announced that a free-to-use data system will be rolled out for users of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Any declarant, or third-party provider acting on a trader’s behalf, can use the service to request customs data reports. It’s the same data that...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Oct 4, 2025 | News
The British steel industry faces the “biggest crisis” in its history after the European Union said it had “no choice” but to hit the UK with 50 per cent tariffs. In a blow for Sir Keir Starmer’s “reset” with Brussels, the European Commission said it would fast-track...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Sep 3, 2025 | News
Pressure from the US and some European capitals has led the EU to delay the implementation of new legislation designed to ban imports of products reliant on ingredients or materials grown on deforested land. Previous regulations only addressed wood and timber...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Aug 1, 2025 | News
Donald Trump has signed an executive order ending his country’s ‘de minimis’ regime for low-value imports, meaning they will now face duties when entering the US. The order will come into effect on 29 August, ending the duty-free regime for imports of values lower...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Jul 2, 2025 | News
The government launched their Trade Strategy last week that contained a host of new measures aimed at boosting exports, particularly for SMEs. These included;- A £5bn ‘Ricardo fund’ for supporting businesses to manage regulation- An increase in the capacity of UK...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Jun 3, 2025 | News
From September 1st, UK exporters to the EU whose goods are cleared in France need to be aware of the Obligatory Logistics Envelope (ELO). The ELO is designed to group all of the customs documents needed for crossing the border in one place. This means traders will...
