Category
5 articles
Many UK exporters can quote a preferential tariff but cannot produce the evidence trail behind it. A structured origin audit, run before customers or customs authorities ask, is now a board-level compliance task rather than a back-office chore.
The EU AI Act is not confined to firms with an EU establishment. As its obligations continue to apply in stages through 2026, UK suppliers of AI-enabled products and services are increasingly asked to evidence governance, documentation and contractual assurances. Boards need a grounded response, not a panic.
A minority stake can deliver access, local knowledge and credibility, but it rarely delivers control by default. UK parents need governance, deadlock and exit rights that match commercial dependence, not just the size of the shareholding.
The EU's carbon border regime is now in its definitive phase, and UK exporters of steel, aluminium, cement and other carbon-intensive goods are feeling the documentary pressure even where they are not the regulated party. This practical guide sets out how mid-market manufacturers should organise emissions data, supplier engagement, contract terms and board reporting in 2026.
A US launch can be derailed less by market demand than by clauses signed in the first pilot agreement. These five provisions deserve board-level attention before a UK SME commits to its first American customer or partner.