Structural Excess Capacity and the Next Wave of US Tariffs: What UK and EU Businesses Must Do Now
A practitioner’s guide to the USTR Section 301 investigations launched 11 March 2026 – and what they mean for British […]
Supply Chain Due Diligence: Why UK Companies Can No Longer Afford to Look Away
From USTR Section 301 forced labour investigations to the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive — the regulatory and commercial
Tariff Wars and the Unraveling of Trade Trust: A UK Practitioner’s Perspective
The clash between the US Supreme Court and the Trump administration over tariff authority represents more than constitutional drama –
Brand trouble in China? It’s not always the story you thought or heard…
Let’s be honest: doing business across borders has risks, no matter where you go. China often gets a tough reputation
Sourcing: What’s Changing, and Where Are the Opportunities?
It’s no longer just who can make the product—but how, where, under what conditions, and with what kind of backup plan? And how about sustainability and Net Zero?
The Cascading Impact of Trump’s Trade Revolution
These cascading effects have created a transformed trade landscape, establishing a new equilibrium in global economic relations with mixed outcomes for consumers and businesses worldwide.
Q1 review: Ongoing political, economic and financial events affecting your currency prices?
As far as the two most popular FX cross-currency pairs in the UK, the GBPUSD and GBPEUR, you can see clearly what the effect has been from ongoing political, economic, and financial events. How have these currency prices affected you and your business and what you have done about it?
Have investing trends in the UK been influenced by Asian markets?
Asian investors prioritize tradition, wealth preservation, and inflation protection. UK investors, however, are more influenced by market trends, tax advantages, portfolio diversification, and global economic events.
The Steel Industry: A Shared Path Towards Decarbonisation and Trade Collaboration Between the UK and Germany
With both the UK and Germany undergoing significant industrial changes, the focus on decarbonisation presents a unique opportunity for collaboration.
Fraud within domestic and international payments
No matter how or who you are communicating with, it is always essential that you verbally verify the bank information sent to you to make sure it is correct
Non-Tariff Barriers: The Hidden Hurdles in Global Trade
These intangible factors can create significant challenges for companies trying to enter new markets, so how can you overcome them?
Critical times for the future of UK steel
The global steel market is highly competitive, with significant pressure from imports and changing trade policies.
Navigating recent shifts in the UK Steel Industry
As countries adjust their trade policies in response to geopolitical tensions, the steel industry must adapt to evolving circumstances. Collaboration, innovation, and a focus on sustainability will be key in charting a course for the industry’s future.
UK Iron and Steel traders need to exercise vigilance on the origins of steel supply.
Steel traders should be aware of the regulations that prohibit the import of goods into the UK and the associated criteria as well as the HS codes affected.
Positives and negatives across the divide
A recent survey by Opinium requesting views on Brexit has revealed some interesting results. Linda Middleton-Jones takes a look… As
The convenience and simplicity of universal IBANs for corporate and personal clients
Are you in need of a foreign currency bank account in the UK but have been refused one through the normal channels?
Strictly… Exporting
Success and sustainability in overseas markets can only be achieved if you understand your responsibilities, are in control of your supply chain and your processes and, have the ability and courage to scale.