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In this week's Trade Update:
UK secures full access to £13 trillion CPTPP trading bloc
6 TikTok Shop features businesses should know about
68+ free networking events for September 2026
UK secures full access to £13 trillion CPTPP trading bloc

UK secures full access to £13 trillion CPTPP trading bloc

British businesses can now access all 11 member countries of the UK’s membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The UK’s full accession to the CPTPP came into force on 1 September, following Canada’s ratification of the agreement. Anas Sarwar, Minister for Trade, said: ”With full access to the CPTPP, there are now new opportunities for British businesses across some of the world’s fastest-growing markets."

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6 TikTok Shop features businesses should know about

6 TikTok Shop features businesses should know about

TikTok may have started as a social media platform for short videos, it has now also become a sales channel that lets businesses sell directly to users. Features like shoppable videos, live shopping events, and in-app checkout have allowed brands to bridge the gap between searching and purchasing. Find out more about how these features differ from other shopping platforms and which ones you could experiment with to grow your sales inside the app.

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68+ free networking events for September 2026

68+ free networking events for September 2026

The summer is winding down, meaning there is no better time to get back out there and expand your professional network. If stuffy meeting rooms aren’t your thing, then you’re in luck, an increasing number of networking events are breaking away from the norm, for example co-working mornings and park walks. So, whether you are looking to hone your craft or develop your business, September is a perfect time to meet new people and see where the conversation takes you.

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