When Every Pound Counts: Customs in Times of Distress
When a business faces insolvency, every pound counts. Yet…
Kerrie Brennan v HMRC: Why Importers Must Own Their Data
A recent Upper Tribunal decision has made it clear that…
Morrisons vs HMRC: The Ruling That Should Send Shockwaves Through UK Importers
On 22 September 2025, the First-tier Tribunal handed down…
TRE Makes Customs Data Free: The Next Step in Customs Data Transparency
HMRC’s new Trade Reporting and Extracting (TRE) service…
The Dunning-Kruger Effect in Customs – When Confidence Masks Capability and Risk Quietly Grows
Operational teams may feel confident in their customs…
How the Dunning-Kruger Effect Creates Hidden Customs Risks for Finance Leaders
Finance leaders often trust that customs compliance is…
Loss Aversion and Reclaims: Why Companies Fear “Clawing Back” Duty Even When It’s Legally Theirs
Many companies overpay millions in customs duty but…
From Taiwan to Tribunal: A Case Study in Customs Complexity and Equity
A rare UK tribunal ruling allowed an importer to retain…
One Country, Two Trade Deals: Are You Using the Right One?
When a country is covered by more than one trade agreement,…