🎃 Don’t let International Trade nightmares catch you out this Autumn with the latest information from your International Business Team at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Bulletin produced in association with the International Trade Club and Forbes Solicitors

👻  Banish Export Documentation Fears Before 2027

Customs Procedures & Documentation and Inward & Outward Processing are some of our final online training sessions of the year, designed to give your team the practical knowledge to trade internationally with confidence. Gain valuable insights helping you stay compliant, reduce risk, and make informed decisions when trading overseas. Secure your place today and head into 2027 fully prepared. Find out more here and join us online today.

📧 international@chamberelancs.co.uk  | 📞 01254 945903

⚠️ Is a Compliance Scare Lurking in your Supply Chain?

Importing Steel, Aluminium, Glass or Ceramics? New UK Carbon Rules start in January.
From 1 January 2027, the UK’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) comes into force, so understand your responsibilities now and avoid costly challenges later. Liability is triggered when covered goods reach £50,000. If you are required to register and fail to do so, or register late, HMRC may issue a penalty for failure to notify.

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🦇 Treat your Business to Exclusive International Market Intelligence

International Trade Club Meeting | 26 November 2026

Join us as we celebrate 70 years of the International Trade Club with an exclusive international market intelligence briefing on opportunities, emerging risks and global trade trends across Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. Make valuable connections, gain practical insights, and hear directly from experts and fellow businesses facing the same opportunities and challenges as you.
Exclusive to importers and exporters, the International Trade Club provides a trusted environment where businesses can learn, share experiences, and stay ahead of an ever changing trading landscape. Join us on 26 November and see what one breakfast could do for your business.

📧internationaltradeclub@chamberelancs.co.uk  | 📞 01254 945903 | In partnership with our sponsors Forbes Solicitors.

🎓 Don’t Miss the Final Chapter International Trade Skills Bootcamp | 2027

With more than 160 Lancashire delegates already achieving certification, this in-person Bootcamp provides practical, hands-on training for businesses at every stage of their international trade journey. 

“To gain this breadth of  information would have been impossible if it wasn’t for the Bootcamp. Mandy and Stef were engaging, knowledgeable, approachable and friendly. I would 100% recommend the bootcamp to any colleagues and friends” – Sam Johnson, responsible for purchase & Inventory at Flo Control Ltd, Burnley.

2027 is your final chance to benefit from significant funding towards the Skills Bootcamp in International Trade. Join this programme and gain practical skills, expert guidance, and knowledge you can apply immediately within your business. It’s also your last chance to secure funding for the Bootcamp. Secure your place today and be a part of the funded cohort.

📧 international@chamberelancs.co.uk | 📞 01254 945903

🎄 Christmas & New Year Opening Times

To help avoid delays with export documentation and certification services, we’ve published our Christmas and new Year opening arrangements.
View our Christmas opening times here