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5. HMRC perspective to customs and borders
21:02||Season 2, Ep. 5This episode welcomes Kevin Franklin who brings 40+ years’ experience with HM Revenue and Customs and later worked as the Director National Customs Operations at the UK Border Force. Hosted by Christopher Salmon, CEO of clearBorder, they provide an overview of the HMRC perspective to customs and borders; the Department’s relationship with the border industry, and its role in supporting wider Government objectives at the UK border.
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4. Looking ahead to 2026
15:32||Season 2, Ep. 4The team at clearBorder - Christopher Salmon, Sarah Rice and Dorian Rosca – look at the year ahead. What are going to be the driving influences and things to watch out for through 2026 especially in relation to UK / EU and UK / US relations, trade and tariffs?3. Navigating the geopolitical turbulence
15:08||Season 2, Ep. 3After a turbulent start to 2026 Christopher Salmon, CEO and founder of clearBorder, looks at the importance of understanding the geopolitical context in relation to trade and tariffs. And explains why having a grasp of politics and policy is fundamental for board level strategic decision-making on trade.2. Customs for eCommerce
16:56||Season 2, Ep. 2Christopher Salmon and guest Tracy Doyle from AEB focus on customs for eCommerce. They discuss making the rules work for you, removing pain points and the importance of knowing your data in preparation for the upcoming data hub1. eCommerce and customs reform
15:16||Season 2, Ep. 1Christopher Salmon and guest Tracy Doyle from AEB discuss the current situation for eCommerce and look ahead to policy and customs reforms. They explore where we’re at, what’s happening, what's coming and when, and its potential impact on businesses.8. Sarah Rice on HR support
16:58||Season 1, Ep. 8As export controls grow increasingly complex, UK companies must have stronger and more strategically aligned HR support. Sarah Rice explains why teams need to understand the crucial role they play, from managing compliance to employment and training.7. Supply chain resilience
10:29||Season 1, Ep. 7Christopher Salmon, CEO and founder of clearBorder, considers and explores supply chain resilience, how to build it, what the challenges and opportunities, and why resilience can provide competitive advantage and reduce risk.