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21st December 2021

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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Eu exit
9 mins

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Made in the UK, Sold to the World: New strategy to boost exports to £1 trillion

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.

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Eu exit
Export

8 mins

Growth Hub is supporting growth in jobs, turnover and value added, says independent report

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

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Covid 19
Eu exit

14 mins

Export Support Service for UK Businesses

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

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Eu exit
Export

5 mins

It’s not what you know, it’s who you know: Gloucestershire’s Business Navigators

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

People & skills
Covid 19
Eu exit
Finance
Sales & marketing

12 mins

Recorded Webinar: Alternative markets - a world of opportunity awaits UK exporters bold enough to make the move

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.

 

Eu exit

60 mins

Recorded Webinar: Discussing the realities of the  Border Operating Model and  complexities of trade with N. Ire

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.

 

Eu exit

5 mins

Five-part podcast to help Gloucestershire businesses with EU Exit

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.

Eu exit

5 mins

Recorded Webinar: How UK services companies can adjust to the new way of trading with the EU

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.

 

Eu exit

60 mins

What has the impact of EU Exit been on your business?

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.

Eu exit

5 mins

An accountant’s view on importing, exporting, and VAT in a post-EU world

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.

Eu exit

5 mins

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