Navigating the Storm: Resilience in supply chains
After disruptions at two of the world’s most crucial trade corridors – the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal, it’s fair to assume geopolitical tensions will likely play a more prominent role in sourcing and distribution as supply chains continue into 2024. Wars in Ukraine and in the Middle East are threatening flows of grain, oil and […]
Modi’s vision for India ‘makes economic powerhouse crucial partner’ for Britain
UK Trade Secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, is meeting with India’s trade chief, Piyush Goyal, on Friday for the fourth round of talks on a trade deal between both countries. This is a matter of urgency for the government, as officials rush to get the agreement over the line by October 24. India is predicted to grow at the […]
Government unveils training scheme for future trade experts
The International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP has announced the world’s first training programme to recruit tomorrow’s trade negotiators. The two-year scheme, which pays £30,109 per annum, includes placements with the UK’s expert trade negotiating teams working on future trade agreements with partners including the United States and Australia, as well as the teams supporting […]
Brexit: Assessing the UK’s imports and exports
How will Brexit impact the UK’s trade? It’s the question burning in every businessperson’s mind, and it doesn’t seem to be getting an answer any time soon. According to the Independent, many companies are struggling to decide on importing and exporting in light of confusion over the direction Brexit will take businesses. But what is the […]
