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While barriers to trade affect most firms, overcoming recent EU challenges has led some to expand into new markets, a survey from the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and DHL Express has highlighted.
The survey of almost 1,000 UK businesses – 92% SMEs – shows almost half (48%) said the top barriers to exporting were costs and disruption, alongside tariffs (48%), and customs procedures (47%). A further 41% of businesses said regulatory issues such as product certification were a hindrance to trade, and 37% cited political, social, economic or environmental uncertainty.
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Seven British chambers of commerce come together in Riga for the first Baltic–Nordic BritCham Forum. What can businesses across the region do together on defence and security, workforce skills, energy an
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On 9 September, a full conference hall at the Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel brought together members and guests of AHK, AmCham Latvia, BritCham Latvia, NCCL and SCCL for the joint pre-election debate Latvia at a Crossroads: Strategic Opportunities for Global Investors.
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Charity
On 24 January 2026, BritCham Latvia proudly hosted its traditional Burns Supper at the Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel, opening BritCham’s 30th anniversary season with an evening rich in Scottish heritage, elegance, and shared purpose. Welcomed on the red carpet, guests arrived dressed in black tie, evening gowns, tartan, and Highland dress, creating a refined and festive atmosphere from the very first moments. Burns Night once again proved why it is regarded as one of Riga’s most distinguished and beloved annual social events.
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