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In a recent piece for The New Statement whilst discussing Peter Forster’s book ‘What went wrong with Brexit and what we can do about it’, Andrew Marr has highlighted how UK SMEs are struggling to export to the EU and are increasingly deciding not to. He says there is an ongoing contraction happening as firms
The government has delayed plans to introduce checks on imported food products once again. The post-Brexit checks on fresh farm produce and plants from the EU into the UK were meant to begin in October, however, concerns over supply chain readiness, delays and potential inflationary cost increases have seen the roll-out pushed back once more.
Ever wondered why some strategies, which thrive at home, fail spectacularly overseas? What are the secrets to international success? This real-life example will help us to identify those secrets. Once upon a time, IKEA, the global retail giant, faced an interesting dilemma. When they first expanded into Russia, they thought their tried-and-tested format – self-assembled,
At Go Exporting, we know how critical exports can be to the long-term success of a business – it’s something we talk about all the time! And we love it when we see other businesses embodying that view. And new research from Alibaba in partnership with the Institute of Export and International Trade has shown
If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to go from a local sensation to a global powerhouse, then I’ve got a story that will captivate your imagination and transform your perspective. Brace yourself for an extraordinary tale of triumph against all odds. Once upon a time, in the glamorous world of fashion, there was a
Are you looking to take your business to the next level and capitalise on the opportunities that the global marketplace presents? If you’re thinking about exporting for the first time, then you need this free Lunch and Learn webinar with Go Exporting CEO Mike Wilson taking place on 18th July at 12pm. In the webinar,
The latest economic data from the Office for National Statistics has shown the value of UK exports rising as the trade deficit narrows. As part of the ONS’ economic update, showing GDP returning to growth of 0.2% in April and 0.1% in Q1 overall, data highlighted how the value of UK exports rose in April
Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announced a new economic agreement this week, designed to strengthen critical supply chains as well as support investments in future technologies. The Declaration recognises the already close ties between the two nations whilst this new agreement sets out a pathway to strengthen those economic bonds to move quicker and increasingly
The UK government has published its updated plan for checks on goods crossing the UK Border. This new Target Operating Model will now introduce import checks at the UK Border on ALL goods, as well as begin the introduction of a Single Trade Window together with the planned end of CHIEF in November 2023. The
Update: The UK’s trade deals with Australia and New Zealand came into effect on 31st May 2023 and are now live. UK exporters are getting ready to enjoy the benefits of the UK’s new trading arrangement with Australia and New Zealand. The first brand new free trade deals sealed by the UK government following Brexit,
Fresh data from Alibaba in partnership with the Institute of Export & International Trade has shone a light on just how powerful exports can be for UK businesses. Their new report entitled ‘The UK Opportunity Report – Global Horizons: helping UK businesses grow through international trade’ quizzed 3,000 UK businesses to uncover just how powerful
Spring is in the air in the Northern Hemisphere and many companies’ thoughts are turning towards expanding into new international markets. One of the key decisions you need to consider is your route-to-market strategy. How are you going to reach the market? How will you carve out a market share? Often the easiest way to
Rishi Sunak’s new Windsor Framework was designed to do a few things. First and foremost was to fix the backstop issue in the original Brexit deal and remove the border down the Irish sea. And second, it was supposed to unlock talks with the Biden administration over a new, lucrative ‘Brexit dividend’-worthy trade deal with
The UK has signed its most significant trade agreement since leaving the EU by joining the Indo-Pacific trading bloc. The deal, which took two years of negotiations to strike, will unlock access to a region worth £11 trillion a year. UK firms will now have increased access to markets including Canada, Mexico, Australia, Japan, Vietnam,
Anyone trading with or from Northern Ireland since Brexit will be aware of the increased difficulties and effective border down the Irish Sea. It’s an issue which has been a constant bone of contention, especially with Northern Ireland politicians, leading to the collapse of the Stormont Assembly after the DUP withdrew. Rishi Sunak, the UK
New data from the Office for National Statistics has found UK service exports have grown to their highest-ever levels. Sales grew by 20% compared to 2021 – and up 23% against 2018 – to £400 billion last year. The UK sits behind only the US as the biggest services exporter globally with the sector contributing
The global appetite for UK food and drink has continued to grow despite pandemic and post-Brexit pressures. New data from the Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has shown how food and drink exports have now surged past pre-pandemic levels to stand at a record £24.8bn with chocolate and cheese exports proving ever-popular. Over half of
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen displayed what has become an increasingly uncommon showing of UK/EU cooperation and agreement late last month with the announcement of the breakthrough Windsor Framework. The new deal for Northern Ireland fixes many of the problems that the previous protocol had
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In a recent piece for The New Statement whilst discussing Peter Forster’s book ‘What went wrong with Brexit and what we can do about it’, Andrew Marr has highlighted how UK SMEs are struggling to export to the EU and are increasingly deciding not to. He says there is an ongoing contraction happening as firms
The government has delayed plans to introduce checks on imported food products once again. The post-Brexit checks on fresh farm produce and plants from the EU into the UK were meant to begin in October, however, concerns over supply chain readiness, delays and potential inflationary cost increases have seen the roll-out pushed back once more.
Ever wondered why some strategies, which thrive at home, fail spectacularly overseas? What are the secrets to international success? This real-life example will help us to identify those secrets. Once upon a time, IKEA, the global retail giant, faced an interesting dilemma. When they first expanded into Russia, they thought their tried-and-tested format – self-assembled,
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