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• Correspondence: Minister Blair McDougall – Letter to businesses on upcoming late payment reforms – 24 March 2026
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• Notice: Trade remedies notices: anti-dumping duty on imports of tin mill products originating from China
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• Notice: Trade remedies notices: registration of imports of tin mill products originating from China
  Title: Navigating Trade Remedies Notices: Tin Mill Products from China and the UK Registration Process The global trade environment is continually evolving, and recent developments issued by the Secretary of State for Business and Trade underscore the importance of staying informed about registrations and compliance obligations for imports. In particular, trade remedies notices concerning tin
• Welsh steel industry backed with new trade measure and strategy
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• Official Statistics: Trade and investment factsheets
  Title: A Snapshot of the UK’s Trade and Investment Positions with Key Overseas Partners The United Kingdom’s position on the global stage is shaped by a dynamic blend of trade flows and investment activity that stretch across continents. Recent data illuminate how the UK engages with its principal trading and investment partners, revealing patterns that
• Notice: Trade remedies notice: registration of imports of glass containers originating from China
  Title: Navigating Trade Remedies: Registration of Imports of Glass Containers from China In recent developments within the UK trade landscape, the Secretary of State for Business and Trade has published a trade remedies notice concerning the registration of imports of glass containers originating from China. This notice marks a pivotal step in the ongoing assessment
• Notice: Trade remedies notice: registration of imports of glass containers originating from Turkey
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• Policy paper: The UK’s International Education Strategy 2026
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• Notice: Notice to exporters 2026/07: submitting export licence applications under the Agreement on Defence Export Controls
  Title: A Practical Guide to Applying Under Articles 1 to 3: Integration Certificate Template and Completion Guidance Applying under Articles 1 to 3: what you need to know Navigating regulatory or contractual frameworks can feel daunting, but with a clear plan, you can move from preparation to completion efficiently. This post provides a practical, step-by-step
• Official Statistics: Trade and investment core statistics book
  Title: A Monthly Snapshot of the UK’s Trade and Investment Position The latest monthly data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), and related bodies presents a concise picture of the UK’s trade and investment dynamics. Taken together, these statistics illuminate how
• Official Statistics: UK trade in numbers
  Title: A Snapshot of the UK’s Trade and Investment Position: 2023–2024 Trends from ONS, DBT, and UNCTAD In the fast-evolving terrain of global trade and capital flows, the United Kingdom’s latest position offers a nuanced picture of resilience and opportunity. Drawing on the most recent statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the Department
• Trade Minister Speech at Chatham House
  Title: A New Chapter for UK Global Trade: Insights from the Chatham House Conference The Chatham House Global Trade Conference this year brought a distinctly forward-focused agenda to the fore, anchored by a keynote speech from UK Trade Minister Chris Bryant. With the global trading system under renewed scrutiny, the minister’s remarks outlined a pragmatic
• Policy paper: Late payment: common framework
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• Guidance: Designated standards: pressure equipment
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• Guidance: Designated standards: equipment for explosive atmospheres
  Title: Navigating Publications and Designated Standards for Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres In industries where explosive atmospheres pose a constant risk, staying abreast of notices of publication and the consolidated standards governing equipment is not just prudent—it is essential. This post delves into how organisations can systematically track these updates, interpret their implications, and embed compliance
• Record-breaking order for British Steel as UK and Nigeria sign landmark £746 million ports deal
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• Policy paper: Steel strategy
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• Independent report: Materials Processing Institute: UK primary steelmaking review 2025
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