MARKET UPDATES
Market Updates is a free weekly publication distributed on LinkedIn. It is designed for companies and professionals that already operate in the UK market or have it on their strategic roadmap. Its aim is to provide a clear, concise and actionable overview of the UK’s economic, regulatory and sectoral landscape.
Each edition brings together, in a short and accessible format (3–5 minutes reading time), key economic indicators, the most relevant legal and regulatory developments, strategic moves by companies and the UK Government, as well as sectoral analysis from both a cyclical and structural perspective.
All content is presented in Spanish and has been selected, reviewed and summarised by the Foreign Trade Department, with a practical approach aimed at supporting decision-making and saving time for businesses.
Brexit a decade on: UK trade deals as New Opportunities or Partial Compensation?
Since Brexit, the United Kingdom has tried to redefine its role in international trade. These agreements reflect a broader shift in the UK’s approach to trade since Brexit, where new global opportunities exist alongside continued frictions with Europe. Together, these...
Brexit a decade on: Trade, Exporters and the New Balance of the British Economy
Brexit has reshaped how UK exporters operate, from everyday costs to long-term strategy. These changes do not exist in isolation; they form part of a broader transformation in how the UK interacts with Europe beyond trade alone, explored across this series. Talking...
Brexit a decade on: UK-EU Trade Remains Significant, but More Complex
A decade on from the Brexit referendum, the UK-EU trading relationship remains highly significant, but has become more complex. In 2025, the EU still accounted for 41% of all UK exports of goods and services, worth £384 billion, and 50% of UK imports, worth £472...
Brexit a decade on: Public Perception and Shifting Views
Public perception of Brexit has changed significantly since the 2016 referendum, but not always in straightforward ways. At the time, the debate was framed in broad political terms: taking back control, restoring sovereignty, reducing immigration, freeing the UK from...
Brexit : A decade on
Ten years after the Brexit referendum, the United Kingdom continues to grapple with one of the most significant political and economic decisions in its modern history. Brexit has often been discussed as a single event: the vote of June 2016, the UK's formal departure...
The elimination of the Golden Visa programme in Spain
Chamber Member, ECIJA has written a post for our blog on the recent changes to Spain’s residency options for foreign investors, including the elimination of the Golden Visa programme. This post outlines the implications of the new law, its expected timeline, and...
Behind the scenes: how our Events Team brings Chamber events to life
Organising memorable events involves more than just securing a venue and creating a guest list: it requires meticulous planning, seamless coordination, and thoughtful follow-up. At the Chamber, we organise 50-60 events annually, and our Events Team works year-round to...
The Spanish Chamber: an opportunity to increase your visibility among the Spanish-British business community
At the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the UK, we provide a range of communication tools and services to help our Members enhance brand and product visibility by reaching a targeted audience. Our official status boosts the visibility of our Member companies, reaching...