Business News speeds new docs issues The carnets can be used to
transport cars and equipment back and forth regularly for their duration. Hugh Chambers, Motorsport UK
chief executive, said: “Motorsport UK, as the national governing body of motorsport in the UK, are delighted to be working with the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce as we navigate past the Brexit transition into the new relationship with the EU. “There are significant changes
ahead for our 60,000 community, many of whom regularly compete
overseas or perhaps have that one annual pilgrimage to a preferred event. “The new arrangements with the
EU have added complexity and cost to what was previously taken for granted. However Birmingham Chambers have been enormously supportive in providing advice and minimising costs for our community and we look forward to growing our collaboration.” Chamber international director
Mandy Haque said: “We’ve already had loads of phone calls from people who take part in motor racing as a hobby, and they’ve not had to pay anything before. “Now they could be landed with
bills ranging from £500 to thousands of pounds to carry on competing – but we are doing what we can to help them. “We are looking forward to partnering with Motorsport UK and supporting all of their members in this coming year and beyond.” The Chamber is also set to assist
Hugh Chambers: Brexit has added “complexity” to motorsport
other membership and trade organisations whose members now need to use carnets, including those where members are attending European exhibitions.
Campaign to boost trade
A Chamber campaign to boost trade between Commonwealth countries and Greater Birmingham businesses is set to take place at the end of February. Greater Birmingham
Commonwealth Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Commonwealth Opportunities Week virtually, featuring a range of events culminating in an online conference on 25 February. Representatives from
embassies, Chambers of Commerce and the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will provide insight and advice to firms during the week.
• For more details on Commonwealth Opportunities Week, turn to page 51
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