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An updated digest of import and export news.
Meet Roy Broadhead – Undisputed Master of the Art of Getting Paid
In international business, it is increasingly rare to meet someone who has dedicated their whole working life to mastering just one thing, but Roy Broadhead has done exactly that.
Notice to exporters 2024/20: suspension of licences for Israel
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has suspended extant export licences for Israel.
NTE 2024/19: Customs Declaration Service (CDS) exports – important information
HMRC are aware of some temporary issues with licence data flows between the Custom Declaration Service and the Department for Business and Trade’s electronic licensing systems (SPIRE/LITE).
UK to join CPTPP by 15 December
Following Peru’s ratification of our deal to join the bloc, the agreement will now officially enter into force by 15 December 2024.
Foreign airlines react to sudden new US rule tightening air cargo security
Foreign airlines are said to have reacted strongly to an emergency security change to US Customs regulations on airfreight suspending cargo services as it seeks more clarity on the sudden additional requirement.