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Survey Finds UK Exports Hindered by Customs Procedures, Calls for Simplification and Improvement

  • Survey by BCC finds customs procedures are hindering UK exports
  • 45% of businesses say customs procedures are preventing them from exporting
  • 40% of firms affected by geopolitical events in the past year
  • Most exporters not familiar with new or upcoming changes to procedures
  • Firms want improved access to EU market and simplified trade regulations
  • William Bain from BCC emphasizes need to lift roadblocks for successful exporting businesses
  • Forecast predicts challenging trading environment in the coming years amid geopolitical uncertainty

Source: bournerbullock.co.uk

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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