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International Trade Report

This report summarises findings collected as part of the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Quarterly Economic Survey for Q1 2021. Fieldwork was conducted between 15th February and 8th March.

SME Training Grant Scheme Available

What can the training grant be used for? • How to complete customs declarations • How to manage customs processes and use customs software and systems • Specific import and export related aspects including VAT, excise and rules of origin Customs declarations or other declarations required to complete customs processes in the UK or EU, such as safety and security declarations.

BCC: Skills shortage undermines UK export growth

Two thirds of exporters are struggling to recruit skilled staff, warn DHL and the British Chambers of Commerce as they release the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook.