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Looking to take your business global? Next week’s International Trade Week is packed with insights, expert advice and events to help you make it happen. As we look ahead to International Trade Week next week (3 – 7 November), it is important to acknowledge the crucial role that international trade plays in supporting the UK’s […]

Andy Haldane CBE has been elected the new President of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) taking over from Baroness Lane-Fox.  He was elected by representatives of the Chamber Network at the BCC’s Annual General Meeting on 15 October. He will take up the role on Sunday 1 February 2026.   Andy will be succeeding Baroness

The British Embassy Zagreb, the British Business Chamber Croatia (BBCC) and the Croatian Chamber of Economy are organising the UK-Croatia Business Forum to be held on 11 November 2025 in Zagreb.  Inverness Chamber of Commerce members are invited to attend the Forum.  The goal of the Forum is to strengthen ties between the UK and

Keeping up to date on the rapidly changing tariff announcements made by the US government is presenting a significant challenge to UK businesses with many wondering how to navigate the new rules. Whilst the new UK Export Finance package is welcomed, the British Chambers of Commerce are calling for continued support from the UK Government

We were delighted to host Colin Barker, Senior Trade Commissioner for Canada in the UK when he visited Inverness last week (4 April). Inverness Chamber of Commerce brought together a group of key representatives from businesses, industry trade bodies and enterprise agencies to discuss challenges, opportunities and shared learnings between Canada and Scotland in relation

Inverness Chamber of Commerce’s International Trade team had the pleasure of hosting a work experience placement during the summer holidays for Fortrose Pupil, Islay Rutter. The placement was organised by DYW Inverness & Central Highlands through School Coordinator, Ashley Woodhouse. Hear from Islay about her experience and what she got up to over the past

International trade compliance can be a complex area with the introduction of new free trade agreements resulting in changing regulations between countries or territories. Companies that import or export need to comply with regulatory requirements imposed by multiple governing bodies. Failure to comply or non-compliance (whether intentional or not) can result in serious consequences such

It is brilliant to see in-person events, trade shows and delegations returning post-Covid, enabling face to face networking. Despite this, the opportunities that can be achieved through virtual networking should not be dismissed. There is no denying that the pandemic has forced us all into making the most out of using digital platforms to network