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Exports Remain Flat As Economy Grows
New trade data reveals a slowdown in UK exports in February, as global demand softens and import volumes continue to rise.
UK prepares legislation for closer alignment with EU single market rules
New legislation could reduce trade friction by aligning UK rules more closely with the EU.
Smaller Exporters Struggling To Make Headway
The survey, carried out between Monday 9 February and Monday 9 March, found that overall, 25% of exporters reported an increase in export orders, while 23% reported a fall, and 52% reported no change.
Driving International Trade in a Fragmenting World: Key Insights from BCC Conference 2026
Global trade is shifting — shaped by geopolitics, energy and evolving partnerships — changing the rules of international business.
Business Confidence Fragile
Confidence among firms remained fragile at the start of 2026, despite some small shoots of recovery, according to the UK’s largest business sentiment survey.
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