by Lucinda O'Reilly | May 1, 2025 | News
U.S. Customs enforcement is stricter than ever—and small errors can lead to costly delays or seizures. This guide breaks down the most common red flags importers trigger, from filing mistakes to documentation gaps, and how to stay compliant. Whether you’re new to...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Apr 1, 2025 | News
HMRC has announced that the online service it launched allowing traders to claim back VAT has now been expanded to include claiming back security deposits. The service can be used to claim back an import security deposit or guarantee paid to HMRC for goods brought...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Mar 1, 2025 | News
The UK government has announced that it will provide SMEs with more funding for defence-related exports. The new funding, which follows the government’s announcement that it’s boosting defence spending to 2.5%, will “create a secure and stable environment in...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Feb 1, 2025 | News
The UK’s EU relations minister Nick Thomas-Symonds has ruled out the UK joining a pan-European customs agreement, after the EU’s trade chief suggested it as a possibility as part of the ongoing ‘reset’ of relations between the country and the...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Jan 9, 2025 | News
A new report from the London School of Economics has found that UK goods exports dropped by £27bn (6.4%) in 2022 in the first year following the UK’s full departure from the EU. A drop in exports to the bloc were the main contributor, falling by 13.2% in the first...
by Lucinda O'Reilly | Dec 23, 2024 | News
The UK has finally joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) giving it access to a market spanning five continents and 600 million people. The agreement will entered force on Sunday (15 December) between the UK and the...
