The UK Government Launches New Trade Scheme in the Philippines

The UK’s new Developing Countries Trading Scheme comes into force this June, improving Philippine businesses’ access to the UK market. On 7 June 2023, the UK government launched the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) in Manila – a major milestone in opening up new trade and investment opportunities between the two countries. His Majesty’s Ambassador … Read more

UK trade deal delivers from today

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade The Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement enters into force today. The agreement is a gold standard trade deal that delivers benefits for all Australians – including manufacturers, workers, farmers, tradies, innovators, families, and students The United Kingdom is one of Australia’s major trading partners, with two-way goods trade worth … Read more

Iran-UK trade jumps 71.9% in 2022

Total trade in goods and services between the UK and Iran was £696 million in the four quarters to the end of Q4 2022, an increase of 71.9% or £291 million in current prices from the four quarters to the end of Q4 2021. Of this £696 million, total UK exports to Iran amounted to … Read more

Australia and NZ secure UK free trade agreements

Both the Australian and New Zealand Governments have announced free trade agreements with the UK that will eliminate import tariffs for Australian and New Zealand made wine. Australian Grape & Wine CEO Lee McLean welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of 31 May as the date of entry into force of the Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade … Read more

UK broadens import quota for Brazilian chicken

Brazil sees the UK as a strategic market for animal protein after Brexit. Photo: Wirestock The United Kingdom increased the import quota of poultry meat from Brazil by 20.7%, from 79,900 to 96.500 tonnes per year, according to the Brazilian Association of Animal Protein (ABPA). The entity calculates an increase in revenue to Brazilian exporters … Read more

Kazakhstan-UK co-operation: Paving way for new chapter in trade and investment

Recent events in co-operation between Kazakhstan and the United Kingdom have opened new horizons for both countries to maximize the benefits in trade and investment. The test of time and geopolitical developments have proved the stability of this partnership, enabling the countries to further enhance business ties and work together to address emerging economic and … Read more

Next round of India-UK free trade agreement talks from April 24

Both sides now continue to thrash out the thorny issues pertaining to the trade pact Government Officials Said An Investment Treaty Was Also Being Negotiated As A Separate Agreement–Bilateral Investment Treaty. It Will Be Concluded Simultaneously With The India-UK FTA The ninth round of the India-United Kingdom free trade agreement (FTA) talks is scheduled from … Read more

Industry leaders welcome UK’s CPTPP trade deal

The UK last week announced an agreement in principle to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a move largely supported by industry leaders. The UK government predicts that “in the long run, [the deal] could boost the UK economy by £1.8bn” and increase UK exports to CPTPP members by £1.7bn. The … Read more