As the UK government continues working towards boosting the UK Economy now we have left the EU, it has now launched a new consultation on freeports policy.
The government is seeking to create 10 freeports in locations across the UK which will have different customs rules that the rest of the country and are set to become innovative hubs that will promote trade, inward investment, increase productivity as well as safeguard and generate employment in some of the most deprived areas of the UK. This is a great opportunity for companies and business associations to help shape the future of the country’s trade relationship with the world. For more information and submit your feedback, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/freeports-consultation. The consultation will close on 20th April at 11:59 p.m.
If you wish to submit your feedback as part of the Chamber’s response to this initiative, please email us at exportbritain@gmchamber.co.uk
