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Farewell 2019, Welcome 2020 The IBCC wishes our members and partners a great year . We anticipate Israel-UK trade relations will continue to grow far beyond the $11 billion US mutual trade figure! Leadership & Diplomatic Transitions The second half of 2019 saw significant changes in leadership: Greetings to Boris Johnson, New UK Prime Minister: The IBCC welcomed and congratulated the newly elected UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on his victory. Welcome to Mr. Neil Wigan, t

The Israel Britain Chamber of Commerce (IBCC) extends its congratulations to UK Prime Minister Mr. Boris Johnson on his election victory . A Swift Exit and Renewed Focus The business community in Israel has full confidence that business and investments will gain further reinforced focus and priority. The Chamber wishes the UK a swift exit from the EU . Supporting Stronger Trade The IBCC joins the voice of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), the umbrella organization for C

Dear Members and Friends, We wish you all a fruitful and great year as we return from the holidays. Amidst the ongoing Brexit debates and discussions in the UK, IBCC President Anita Leviant participated in a gathering of business organization heads from the UK and other countries for extensive discussions on preparations and next steps. While there are still more questions than answers, we can confidently state that business, investment, and trade are a major consideration fo

Dear Members and Friends, Spring is thankfully here again! The first quarter of the year started well, with numbers of bi-lateral business and trade between our two countries going up . We are currently planning and structuring great concrete plans for more fruitful and meaningful cooperation and business opportunities for IBCC Members and friends. Join us to enjoy a great network of organizations, decision-makers, and people who are doing business with each other, thereby cr

Dear Members and Friends! We are very pleased and encouraged by the signing of a trade continuity agreement yesterday, 17 February 2019, between the UK and Israel . A Step Towards Certainty This agreement is a crucial step in preparing for BREXIT and ensures minimal disruption to our mutual trading relationship. The new UK-Israel deal mostly replicates the existing trading arrangements . It will be applied if the UK leaves the EU with a "no- deal" (at the end of March 2019)

Farewell 2018, Hello 2019 As we look back at a successful 2018 and welcome 2019, we are pleased to share the highlights of the past year and the growing momentum in Israel-UK business relations! Member Engagement The Israel-Britain Chamber of Commerce ( IBCC ) successfully launched the Breakfast Club , which hosts new and existing members for breakfast, networking, and sessions with inspiring key speakers. Innovation and Industry Highlights Fintech Week Tel Aviv 2018: The we