Advocacy

Read about the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade policies and reactions to key trade news.

Here you can find a selection of the Chartered Institute's policy positions, ranging from detailed papers containing in-depth economic analysis to short articles about key topics in the news.

You will see how the Chartered Institute is involved in discussing issues that affect trade and trade policy, as well as how we reacted to recent political developments.

Please note these reports are for work completed before we became the Chartered Institute on 10 July 2024, and this is reflected in the text and branding.

Policy papers

Tech 492 328

December 2024: HoL Digital trade report

This report included evidence from the Chartered Institute on how data and digital trade can transform UK exports.

Global Britain 492 328

October 2024: Industrial Strategy response

In October 2024, the Chartered Institute published its response to the government's new Industrial Strategy, emphasising the vital importance of inspiring export growth.

Gvms 492 328

February 2024: Policies for Progress - How to unlock the UK's full trade potential

A set of policies that aim to maximise the UK's potential as a trading nation by boosting both goods and services exports, published prior to the year's general election.

Global Britain 492 328

September 2023: Global horizons: Realising UK nations and regions export potential

The Chartered Institute and Flint Global evaluate the opportunities for firms in the UK's nations and regions to boost their exports in the services sectors.

Tech 492 328

March 2023: TradeTech: A pathway for businesses to seize trade opportunities

A review of the  TradeTech currently being developed, their potential benefits and the practical steps that businesses can take now to be ready to harness their full potential.

Conference 492 328

November 2022: Enhanced efficiency: Building a UK border fit for the 21st century

Produced in collaboration with Flint Global, this paper reviews how the UK can build an improved border regime following its exit from the EU, emphasising digital trade.

Global Services Trade 492 328

March 2022: Trade Data and Digitalisation

The Chartered Institute sets out 13 recommendations for government and businesses for overcoming the hurdles to a digital trade future and the export boost it offers.

Green Trade 492 328

November 2021: SMEs driving innovation

Produced by the Chartered Institute alongside UKBAA, this report looks at some of those solutions and trends driving London’s thriving trade tech start-up scene.

Women In Trade 492 328

April 2021: IOE&IT Policy Platform

The IOE&IT Policy Platform was launched by the then-minister for exports Graham Stuart to reflect what the Institute believed the UK government needed to prioritise on trade.

Freeport 492 328

March 2021: Freeports: A discussion paper

Published in early 2021, this paper looks at the role freeports could play in the UK, offering an ‘in the round’ assessment of their impact, with global insights.

Insights

Thought leadership

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14 November, 2024

Challenges may be on the horizon but don’t overlook the ‘vast opportunities’ available, trade chief tells UK businesses

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12 November, 2024

New trade and investment parliamentary group to help MPs understand resilient supply chains and SME support

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05 November, 2024

Badenoch appoints Andrew Griffith as shadow business and trade secretary