Diplomatic Advisory Hub

The Diplomatic Advisory Hub sits alongside the British Chambers of Commerce’s wider trade support for businesses, and the other support for exporters offered by the UK Government.

Diplomatic insight to support UK business growth overseas

The Diplomatic Advisory Hub is a joint initiative between the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), designed to help British SMEs navigate international markets with greater confidence.

Led by a former UK Ambassador, the Hub brings together diplomatic expertise and business insight to provide practical support to SMEs trading internationally or exploring new export opportunities.

The Hub acts as both a gateway and a feedback channel. It gives businesses access to geopolitical insights and international expertise, while also ensuring that real-world experiences from UK companies feed back into government departments and diplomats shaping policy overseas.

Working alongside the BCC’s wider trade support and UK Government export services, the Diplomatic Advisory Hub helps businesses better understand global developments and respond to them effectively.

What the Hub Offers

The Diplomatic Advisory Hub connects British SMEs with expert insight from the UK’s diplomatic network, providing clear and practical guidance on political, regulatory and geographic risks and opportunities in international markets.

Through direct advice and connections to relevant experts and services, the Hub helps businesses:

• Understand global developments that may affect their operations

• Identify export opportunities and manage geopolitical risks

• Access government support and expertise

• Build resilience in the face of global disruption

The Hub delivers this support through:

1. In-person outreach – engaging directly with businesses at Chamber events

2. Webinars – updates on key markets, sectors, regions, geopolitical developments or crises/significant global disruption.

3. 1-2-1 support function – businesses and Chambers can get in touch with the Hub via their website.

4. Referral services – connecting businesses with the most relevant government support where needed.

5. Insight-gathering – collecting business intelligence to inform policy development across government.

This list of services is constantly under review based on user feedback, so let the team know what you think.

To explore how the Diplomatic Advisory Hub can support your business, complete the enquiry form on the website

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