Businesses trading with the European Union (EU) have less than a month to get ready for new import and exports customs controls which come into force from 1 January 2022.
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Made in the UK, Sold to the World: New strategy to boost exports to £1 trillion
17th November 2021
The Government today launches an ambitious new ‘Made in the UK, Sold to the World’ plan to help businesses across the UK double exports and sell their world-class products around the globe.
8 mins

Growth Hub is supporting growth in jobs, turnover and value added, says independent report
25th October 2021
The Gloucestershire Growth Hub has supported Gloucestershire businesses to create an estimated 1,200 jobs 14 mins

Export Support Service for UK Businesses
4th October 2021
DIT has today launched the new Export Support Service to provide guidance on exporting to Europe, find out more below on how your Gloucestershire business can access the free, bespoke a 5 mins

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know: Gloucestershire’s Business Navigators
1st June 2021
Remote working has worked its wonders, but we’re all missing the human touch of business – the sharing of coffees, shaking of hands, and chance conversations with strangers which so often lead to o
12 mins

Recorded Webinar: Alternative markets - a world of opportunity awaits UK exporters bold enough to make the move
3rd April 2021
In this webinar, Andrea Collins from The Export Department explores the alternative and emerging markets outside of the European Union.
60 mins

Recorded Webinar: Discussing the realities of the Border Operating Model and complexities of trade with N. Ire
25th March 2021
In this webinar, Andrea Collins from The Export Department tackles the BOM (Border Operating Model) and trade with Northern Ireland.
5 mins

Five-part podcast to help Gloucestershire businesses with EU Exit
24th March 2021
Whether you see it as an opportunity or a challenge, the United Kingdom is no longer part of the single market or customs union in Europe.
5 mins

Recorded Webinar: How UK services companies can adjust to the new way of trading with the EU
18th March 2021
In this webinar, Andrea Collins from The Export Department tackles an oft-neglected realm of support and advice for businesses: the services industry.
60 mins

What has the impact of EU Exit been on your business?
10th March 2021
There are few businesses which haven't, in one way or another, been affected by EU Exit.
5 mins

An accountant’s view on importing, exporting, and VAT in a post-EU world
10th March 2021
There are 101 angles to tackle the challenges of EU Exit from: commercial, data, trade, legal, HR.
5 mins