Month: February 2022

How to beat inflation

Inflation is the media buzzword of the moment with news stories nearly every day about how the cost of living is increasing.

It is not just hype though, prices are rising in all categories driven by pandemic shockwaves which has driven surges in consumer demand disrupting the demand and supply equilibrium. The patterns many businesses used to underpin their business dynamics are not compatible with the erratic surges in demand. At the same time disruption in the supply chain caused by shipping and port capacity and fragmented manufacturing across the globe caused by lockdown and labour supply is pushing prices up.… Continue reading the rest of this article

UK Single Trade Window to save traders time and money in wake of Brexit

On the 11 February the Government announced proposals to build a central hub to bring into one system all interactions traders have with boarder controls, supporting them in the wake of Brexit.

Known as the Single Trade Window, the digital service would allow international traders to input all of their import and export data in one place.

Here’s what we know so far.

What is the Single Trade Window?

The Single Trade Window is a central digital service that allows traders to upload all of their data relating to imports and exports, instead of having to complete forms in multiple systems run by different border agencies, such as HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), DEFRA, and the Home Office.… Continue reading the rest of this article