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The UK has completed its key step required for joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) earlier than expected.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Europe saw a decline in 2023, decreasing by 4% from the previous year and now stands 11% lower than the pre-pandemic levels of 2019, as per the findings of the annual EY European Attractiveness Survey 2024, which is regarded as the most thorough annual examination of FDI into the continent.

On April 30, the second phase of Britain’s new post-Brexit border controls for food imports from the European Union will begin.

British enterprises are poised to gain from billions of pounds in new export opportunities, boosting the UK economy, as detailed in the latest strategy from UK Export Finance (UKEF) released today.

BII, the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, has partnered with Citi to launch a $100 million risk-sharing facility. 

Atradius a UK trade credit insurer, has reported an 18% reduction in claims from UK businesses compared to the same period in 2023.

HM Revenue and Customs has released its Customs Importer and Exporter Population official statistics for 2023, showing a decrease in the importer and exporter population compared to 2022.

Understand the implications of the UK’s proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for sectors like iron, steel, cement, and more.

Learn about the UK’s membership in the CPTPP. Find out how it will expand the global economy and benefit UK goods exports.

Discover the new trade agreement between the UK and Texas, designed to enhance business connections and trade opportunities.

Learn about Lloyds Bank’s collaboration with WaveBL and the benefits of digital trade documentation for global shipping and trade efficiency.

The UK and Nigeria have created a new Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) that is set to boost trade with mutual provisions and export opportunities for the legal sector.

The Bank of England keeps interest rates at 5.25%. Hear what Governor Andrew Bailey says about falling inflation and the future outlook.

Explore the Allianz Trade Country Risk Atlas for insights into key economic trends & country risk assessment model.

Recent British-Canadian free trade negotiations have been put on hold due to market access barriers – find out why.