Please see helpful information below, supporting businesses exporting to the USA with the removal of the US De Minimis from 29th August:

Changes to US import rules for low-value shipments from the UK

Please also see here for Royal Mail USA-related service updates. Royal Mail have today (28 August) launched a new service for businesses shipping to the USA:

Important information about changes to the export of goods to the USA | Royal Mail Group Ltd

Please continue to share your concerns about/ impacts of US tariffs on your business/industry with us. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us at retailandconsumergoods@businessandtrade.gov.uk

Further Announcements and Calls for Evidence:

Thousands more young people to get training and work support as Government extends £45m scheme

Thousands more young people will receive tailored support to help them into a fulfilling career thanks to a £45 million extension to the Youth Guarantee trailblazer scheme.

First published.

Industrial emissions: modernising environmental permitting

Seeking views on regulatory reforms to the environmental permitting framework for industrial emissions.

First published.

Speech on the UK's Future Relationship with the European Union

Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations Nick Thomas-Symonds delivers a speech on the UK’s relationship with the EU, hosted by The Spectator.

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Goods Movement

Moving goods between Great Britain and the UK Continental Shelf
Declare goods that have been imported or exported between Great Britain and the UK Continental Shelf.
The date for making declarations using the FAL online form or GAR online form has been extended until further notice.

Trade, investment, and export support

Opportunity for British Beauty: Join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) at Cosmoprof India, Mumbai - 2-6 December 2025

DBT are looking to recruit UK beauty brands, with a turnover c. £750k+ and a strong social media presence and appetite for the India market, to exhibit on the UK stand at Cosmoprof India 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity to enter the world’s fastest-growing beauty market and connect with multiple beauty partners to access 1.4bn new consumers!

India is a digital -first market with the largest players, Nykaa, Tira, Tata Cliq, Myntra and Amazon, on-boarding brands via distributors, DBT will support companies to understand how to navigate the challenges of this complex, exciting and lucrative growth market.

Cosmoprof India is now in its 6th year. 2024 saw 345 companies, 700+ brands,57% international exhibitors,9 Country & Group Pavilions, and 11,124 visitors in attendance.

The 2024 DBT UK delegation have signed export deals worth £18 Million.

What’s included in the 2025 programme:

• Brand pod to exhibit on the DBT UK stand at Cosmoprof India
• Curated B2B meetings via Cosmoprof Match
• DBT led Market briefings, and support on product registration
• Understand the opportunity presented by the India Free Trade Agreement (FTA)
• A DBT Networking reception hosted by the British High Commission to meet the leading beauty distributors and partners
• Digital marketplace support
• Insight into how to market successfully to the India consumer
• Retail tour of key concept Beauty stores – Nykaa, Tira and more

Eligible Sectors: 

Beauty Tech, Haircare, Skincare, personal care Fragrance, Men’s Grooming, Bath & Body, Nail Care, Wellness, Accessories and Manufacturing

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your brand in one of the world’s most exciting and lucrative beauty markets. 

Spaces are limited, please click here to register your interest by COP Friday 5th September.

For any questions regarding the delegation please contact Lucy Haine lucy.haine@businessandtrade.gov.uk.

Sanctions

Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK?

A guide to the current consolidated list of asset freeze targets, and a list of persons named in relation to financial and investment restrictions under the Russia regulations

HM Treasury Notice, Russia, 21/08/2025 added. 

Sustainability, Resources and Waste, including EPR (packaging)

Groups and subsidiaries: how to create your file for extended producer responsibility

Guidance and a template for a parent company to add multiple subsidiaries to an extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging online account

This updates the template and example file for the latest release of the report packaging data service. It adds information about the new, mandatory ‘nation_code’ column.

New report sets out technology and research needed to reach net zero

A new report identifying the research and technology needed to meet the UK’s net zero target has been released.

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