Events Calendar

If you transport goods into and out of the UK for maintenance or other processing, this course explains the HMRC regimes that will enable you to save costs. The course helps you understand the advantages of claiming IPR and OPR, how commodity codes help, the documentation required, and whether AEO may also be helpful for your organisation.

• Explanation of Inward and Outward Processing
• Advantages of IPR/OPR
• Commodity Codes
• Documentation required for IPR/OPR
• Benefits of AEO
• Sources of help and advice

Presented by: Sarah Wilson, Owner / CEO, ACE Travel Management ATG UK

Join ACE Travel Management ATG UK for an eye-opening presentation about 10 Myths on Buying Business Travel.

In this 1-hour session, we will help travel buyers make informed decisions by debunking common misconceptions in corporate travel procurement and revealing strategies to optimise your travel program, cut costs, and enhance the traveller experience.

We’re busting common misconceptions in corporate travel procurement and revealing expert strategies to optimise your travel program, cut costs, and enhance the traveller experience.

Key areas to be covered include:

• “I found it cheaper online” – Fact or Fiction?
• “Booking direct is easier” – Think again!
• “Points make prizes” – But at what cost?
• Essential safety tips for savvy and regular travellers

Whether you're a Travel Manager, Personal Assistant, Procurement Professional, Finance Manager, or a working professional who books their own travel, this session will empower all attendees to make smarter travel decisions, maximise savings, and keep travellers safe and satisfied.

Expect an insightful and entertaining take on booking business travel in the digital age — because smart travel should never be a gamble!

MHA Baker Tilly invites board and non-executive directors to an exclusive briefing and workshop with Professor Joe Nellis (Cranfield Business School), exploring economic trends and geopolitical risks. Tailored for business decision-makers, this session offers strategic insights to navigate global volatility, prioritise key risks, identify investment opportunities, and adapt business models for resilience and growth.

Join us for an exclusive evening of networking at the Business Owners Summer Reception. Taking place in the iconic The Ivy restaurant, nestled in the heart of Theatreland, this special event brings together up to 70 business owners in the Private Dining Room to connect, engage, and build valuable relationships. 

Please note that this event is for business owners only.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn about Vietnam’s key Northern economic region, Vinh Phuc province. Located at the gateway of Hanoi capital, near Noi Bai International Airport, and benefitting from numerous national transportation routes as well as modern infrastructure, Vinh Phuc province plays a very important role in the regional and national economic development strategy.  Key sectors are tourism, industry, construction, services, agriculture, forestry and fishery.

Hear directly from H.E. Mr Do Minh Hung, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the UK, senior Provincial representatives, and the Vinh Phuc Investment Promotion and Enterprise Support Centre. 

Enjoy an engaging Panel Discussion following the presentations and have your questions answered.  

This event aims to introduce Vinh Phuc’s strategic investment potential in key sectors including:

• Sustainable investment
• Green energy
• Technology
• Logistics and infrastructure development
• Sustainable urban and industrial development
• Manufacturing

This is a valuable opportunity to connect with Vietnamese provincial leadership, explore areas for partnership, investments and trade in Vietnam.

FULLY BOOKED

Join up to 60 LCCI members and guests to network over drinks and canapes at Balls Brothers Austin Friars in their newly refurbished mezzanine. The LCCI team will be on hand to help facilitate introductions and update members on all the new exciting services membership has to offer.

Don’t delay and book your place today!

Guest speakers for this event are Cyril Bekoe of Ilford BID & Naela Khan DWP. Table introductions, which gives you the opportunity to tell everyone what type of introductions you are looking for over the year ahead.

This event is FREE to paid for Redbridge Chamber of Commerce's members and £12.50 for visitors (all welcome). 

The premier event for UK trade and exports returns to London on 12 June 2025! Building on the momentum from 2024, GTR UK 2025 promises an unmissable opportunity to connect with leading industry professionals in the trade, export, supply chain and fintech markets.

Supported by prominent players representing the interests of UK trade and exports, delegates can delve into the latest trends and critical topics with over 60 experts offering their cutting-edge insights into the ever-evolving trade finance landscape. Anticipating the participation of more than 600 delegates, GTR UK 2025 will enable you to stay ahead of the curve and be part of the conversations shaping the future of international business.

Save the date and join us at one of the most influential trade finance events in the calendar.

This introduction course is aimed at anyone involved in international trade who needs to understand customs. The course will cover the role of HMRC and practicalities such as goods wholly produced in the UK, use of documentation including the EUR1, free circulation, AEO, VAT responsibilities, and the impact of Incoterms®. The course also provides an introduction to customs entries, classification of goods, valuation of goods on import duties, taxes and the Union Customs Code (UCC).

• HMRC and customs procedures
• Origin, Classification of goods and Valuation of goods
• Duties and taxes (UK Global Tariff)
• The Union Customs Code (UCC).
• Sources of help and advice