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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
The Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA) between the UK and EU in the wake of Brexit is delivering more headaches than benefits for the majority of exporting SMEs. That’s according to data collected in December last year by the British Chambers of Commerce from almost 1,200 surveyed businesses. The survey found that almost eight in
New data has highlighted how a range of global economic factors are hampering growth efforts for small and medium-sized exporters. Data from more than 2,300 UK SMEs as part of the British Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly Trade Confidence Outlook for Q4 found that just one in four had seen international sales growth at the backend
Global efforts to reduce our impact on the planet are gathering pace, and countries within the EU are leading the way when it comes to pushing reforms on product packaging. The next step in this drive has come into force in Spain in the form of a plastic packaging tax – an indirect levy on
The global economy has massively shifted since the COVID-19 pandemic. It has yet to recover, and it looks as though a full recovery won’t happen anytime soon, especially with the effects of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Many countries are experiencing financial crises because of this. The WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has stated that
Since officially leaving the EU, the UK has seen exports reduce by a quarter, with a total of £2.4 billion in lost sales. Certain countries have seen more of a dip than others. For example, Spain, Germany, and Italy’s imports from Britain are down by 50.6%, 44.5%, and 43.3%, respectively. Even Ireland has seen a
At the start of the year, Go Exporting CEO Mike Wilson joined Business Wales to host a webinar on exporting to Ireland. The webinar looked in detail at the opportunities for businesses in the Irish market, with information on the economy, key sectors and how to do business. Watch in full below: If your business
The StartUp Show from Enterprise Nation is rolling into King’s College London this month as SME founders can engage with over 100 speakers, a range of advisors and 2,000 other community members. Go Exporting CEO Mike Wilson will be offering advice and answering questions too, and to celebrate our involvement, we have two free tickets
On the 12th December, Go Exporting CEO Mike Wilson will be joining representatives from Deloitte, Santander and Capikooa to host a webinar with Enterprise Nation on trading overseas next year. This webinar is perfect for any UK business wanting to start selling internationally from next year, or firms who are already exporting but are struggling
Earlier this month we were delighted to join Business Wales for a webinar all about exporting to The Netherlands. The Netherlands is already a top-10 trading partner of the UK, with high demand for UK goods and services. The region also has great potential as a gateway into the EU, though the nation itself is
More than half of exporting businesses within the UK say they’re unconfident with current customs documentation and procedures. According to a poll of 330 exporters as part of an IOE&IT webinar event, just 49% said they did feel confident, whilst just 5% said they felt ‘very confident’ with their understanding of the new trading arrangement
The majority of exporters in the UK don’t understand the principles behind the government’s future plans to digitise international trade. According to a poll during an IOE&IT webinar last month, just 13% of participants on the call understood key terms to do with the digitisation strategy, including ‘single trade window’ and ‘ecosystem of trust’, and
Data from Dublin Port has shown how trade volume into Great Britain has fallen since Brexit, whilst exports into the EU have grown. From January to September last year, overall port throughput fell 3.3% compared to the year before, whilst imports saw a small 0.4% rise. CEO of Dublin Port, Eamonn O’Reilly, noted that there
A new study has highlighted how UK exports have suffered a big hit in the wake of leaving the EU. A report from the Economic and Social Research Institute showed a substantial reduction in the number of products traded, with activity between the UK into the EU down 16% against expected levels before Brexit. Things
We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for the Enterprise Nation Advisor Awards 2022 in the international trade category. Enterprise Nation is a fantastic network that helps small business owners to grow their brands through freely-given expert insights, and Go Exporting CEO Mike Wilson regularly gives webinars on exporting and international trade to the network. But
Port of Dover authorities have warned they’re expecting another summer of disruption once the new EU border system is introduced. Dough Bannister, CEO of the port, said that the new EU border Entry/Exit System, or EES, that’s set to be introduced in May next year could cause more delays. Bannister commented that: “We need to