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7 October, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Kemi’s Keynote, Chinese EVs could face UK tariffs and takeaways from the Chartered Institute’s Conservative conference panel

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch closed her party’s conference in Birmingham today, setting out her positions on EU-UK relations, energy and defence…

6 October, 2026

The Day in Trade: Shadow chancellor promises tax cuts, trade ministers visits Central Asia and Houthi rebels pushed back from port

5 October, 2026

Trade Explained: Know the difference between the UK and EU CBAM schemes

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5 October, 2026

The Week Ahead in International Trade: Conservative Party Conference, ‘Made in EU’ meeting and Nobel Prize announcements

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2 October, 2026

Chartered Institute public affairs experts reflect on the 2026 Labour Party Annual Conference

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2 October, 2026

The Week in International Trade: Burnham says rejoining the EU is ‘an option’, Vaping Products Duty regime in force and US threatens diesel export ban

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29 September, 2026

State of Freight: Slight fall in prices but experts warn of long-term threat of port congestion and Black sea woes

28 September, 2026

Manufacturing Special Interest Group: ‘Don’t panic’ about the EU’s Made in Europe plan, BIST officials tell Chartered Institute members

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25 September, 2026

The Union handling fee – a new charge to cover the cost of EU customs processing for distance sales

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23 September, 2026

Export Controls Brief: Brussels politicking undermines Russia sanctions, while Burnham-Trump meeting revives Chagos tensions

22 September, 2026

What do we know about the EU’s ‘associate’ membership so far?

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1 October, 2026

The Day in Trade: Vaping Products Duty regime now in force, Farage enters Burnham’s Brexit debate and US diesel export ban prospects remain

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30 September, 2026

The Day in Trade: Burnham says rejoining EU is an option as he sets out sweeping vision and ‘theory of growth’ for UK

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29 September, 2026

The Day in Trade: Chartered Institute Labour Party Conference panel, build-up to Burnham speech and Reynolds on reset red lines

28 September, 2026

The Week Ahead in International Trade: US and China agree lower tariffs on non-sensitive goods and Labour Party Conference underway

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14 September, 2026

Complying with the new Vaping Products Duty regime

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9 September, 2026

How to check that your firm is export control compliant

25 August, 2026

How to navigate the new Vaping Products Duty and Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme

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How to prepare for a customs audit

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How to avoid duty overpayments and protect margins in a changing customs landscape

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25 September, 2026 Webinars

Lunchtime Learning: Moving goods into and out of Northern Ireland

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22 September, 2026 Chartered Institute News

Update your marketing preferences and industry sectors

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8 September, 2026 Webinars

Experts warn that export controls compliance is a must for UK economic security

23 July, 2026 Webinars

Lunchtime Learning: Extended Product Responsibility and Packaging Waste Directive

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20 July, 2026 Features

Member Spotlight: John Pipe International leaders discuss shipping hazardous goods, military packing, supporting clients and the unlikely perils of paint

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1 October, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Vaping Products Duty regime now in force, Farage enters Burnham’s Brexit debate and US diesel export ban prospects remain

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30 September, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Burnham says rejoining EU is an option as he sets out sweeping vision and ‘theory of growth’ for UK

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29 September, 2026 Features

State of Freight: Slight fall in prices but experts warn of long-term threat of port congestion and Black sea woes

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29 September, 2026 Trade News

The Day in Trade: Chartered Institute Labour Party Conference panel, build-up to Burnham speech and Reynolds on reset red lines

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28 September, 2026 Features

Manufacturing Special Interest Group: ‘Don’t panic’ about the EU’s Made in Europe plan, BIST officials tell Chartered Institute members

28 September, 2026 Trade News

The Week Ahead in International Trade: US and China agree lower tariffs on non-sensitive goods and Labour Party Conference underway