International Trade November 2025 – Newsletter Issue 13 | 25-11-2025
The latest news from your International Trade Team at East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce!
Breakfast with Impact: Strategies to Protect, Promote & Perform
Join us at the next International Trade Club Breakfast Meeting 27 November 2025 (0800-1030) for a dynamic and insightful programme designed to empower UK businesses operating internationally. Protect, Promote and Perform in Overseas Markets, gain the tools to protect your business, maximise your international presence and navigate global risks.
Hot off the press!!! Our sponsors PM+M will provide an exclusive printed budget briefing at the meeting, providing valuable insights for all our members.
To book click HERE
Free CDS Reporting Tool from HMRC
The new service is now live, and exporters and importers can obtain customs data for import and export declarations through the new free self-service system.
Read more HERE
Heathrow World of Opportunity
Heathrow has launched its World of Opportunity programme for 2025-2026, designed to support small businesses (SMEs) in their efforts to expand exports. With up to £2,000 available for trade missions and research, this programme could be the financial boost you need to explore new markets.
Submissions close on 31st December.
https://www.heathrow.com/company/doing-business-with-heathrow/world-of-opportunity
3 December 2025 – Special Offer – Carbon Reporting & CBAM
We will once again be offering an exclusive Carbon Reporting and CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) training session to our members at a special discounted rate of £150 + VAT. This session includes the EU’s very recent updates to the regulations and the Tax Rate calculations. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain essential insights into CBAM and how it impacts your International Trade activities.
To book click HERE
Guidance on UK Certificates of Origin for the USA
Originally published on 29/04/2025, we are reminding Lancashire Businesses issuing Certificates of Origin for exports to the United States must include a specific statement in the remarks section (Box 5) to ensure certification.
Read more HERE
Christmas Opening Hours
The International Business Department will be open to assist companies in certification of documents, Customs Declarations, and urgent advice on the following days over the Christmas period.
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