Joint meeting of the UK and Eastern and Southern Africa states (ESA) on a future UK-ESA Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to ensure trade continuity.
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Wednesday, 10 October 2018
Monday, 01 October 2018
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox urges people across the UK to have their say on how the government approaches trade negotiations once we leave the EU.
Friday, 28 September 2018
Exports were up by 6.4% in the year to June 2018 when compared to the same period last year according to the latest ONS Balance of Payments data out today.
Wednesday, 26 September 2018
With government support Seaweed & Co.'s overseas sales now account for 15% of its turnover, shipping its milled seaweed ingredients to customers worldwide.
Friday, 21 September 2018
The GREAT campaign celebrates 7 years of showcasing to the world the very best of what the whole nation has to offer.
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
Members of the public and businesses can now have their say on the UK's prospective trade agreements. Online consultations close on 26 October 2018.
Tuesday, 18 September 2018
Members of the public and businesses can now have their say on the UK's prospective trade agreements. Online consultations close on 26 October 2018.
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
PM and International Trade Secretary announce £500m of investment as LEVC trial electric vans with Met Police and London Fire Brigade
Wednesday, 12 September 2018
Department for International Trade and the Texas Medical Centre agree significant research and innovation partnership
Tuesday, 04 September 2018
Ohh Deer, has seen a 500% increase in its orders from US partner Papyrus in the last 12 months, with support from the Department for International Trade.
Friday, 31 August 2018
Macclesfield based distillery expects exports to grow tenfold after securing unprecedented pre-orders from Japanese customers for its new line of whisky.
Wednesday, 29 August 2018
The Prime Minister has announced the new ambition during a visit to South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.
Monday, 16 July 2018
Major new proposals will ensure that MPs, the Devolved Administrations, businesses and the public can influence Britain’s post-Brexit trade.
Friday, 13 July 2018
Statement following the fourth meeting of the US-UK Trade and Investment Working Group, and the second meeting of the US-UK SME Dialogue
Wednesday, 04 July 2018
Joint statement by the UK and Ukraine on our trading relationship.
Friday, 29 June 2018
Exports of UK goods and services rose to a record high of £620.2 billion in the year to March 2018 according to new trade figures released today.
Thursday, 28 June 2018
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP appoints senior Downing Street aide Natalie Black as Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific.
Thursday, 28 June 2018
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP appoints senior Downing Street aide Natalie Black as Her Majesty's Trade Commissioner for Asia Pacific.
Thursday, 07 June 2018
Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Liz Truss, visited Teesside to highlight a growing export industry and hear from local businesses about their future plans.
Friday, 27 April 2018
Joint statement from the latest working group meeting in Canberra, Australia, to discuss trade between the UK and Australia.
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Duke of Cambridge hosts Commonwealth leaders and over 1,500 guests at ‘Welcome to the UK Reception’ at the start of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
International Trade Secretary Liam Fox is urging innovative UK businesses to seize the opportunities at Expo 2020 Dubai.
Wednesday, 21 March 2018
Consultation on eligibility of guarantees as unfunded credit protection under the Capital Requirements Regulation, which could impact UKEF guarantees.
Friday, 16 March 2018
UK government response to the EU Commission consultation.
Monday, 12 March 2018
£300 million from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund will support our ageing population, with opportunities for businesses and researchers to work together.
Sunday, 18 February 2018
Visit of Lord Astor of Hever, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Oman on 11 – 15 February 2018.
Monday, 12 February 2018
Giving students the skills they need for success: UK/ Egyptian workshop on Higher Education gathers university leaders from across Egypt
Friday, 26 January 2018
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Elizabeth Truss and Secretary of State for Wales Alun Cairns visited technology exporter Sure Chill in Cardiff to learn more about the Welsh export market.
Friday, 05 January 2018
The UK’s position as a global leader in healthcare education and training means Healthcare UK are supporting increasing numbers of organisations exporting to China.
Wednesday, 15 November 2017
Joint Statement on the Second Meeting of the U.S.-UK Trade and Investment Working Group in London this week
Friday, 10 November 2017
India is a key market for Britain and the number of visitors is forecast to grow to 531,000 by 2020.
Friday, 06 October 2017
Visit of Lord Astor of Hever, the UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy for Oman, 2 to 6 October 2017.
Tuesday, 03 October 2017
UK Trade envoy visits Tanzania.
Wednesday, 13 September 2017
The UK’s participation in the International Astana Expo 2017 has ended following a 3-month journey into the theme of 'Future Energy'.
Thursday, 07 September 2017
UK tribute band The Mersey Beatles played 2 special performances as part of a British showcase at the Astana Expo 2017.
Tuesday, 05 September 2017
The Indo UK Institute of Health (IUIH), supported by Healthcare UK, has commenced development work for two out of eleven 1,000 bed Medicity sites.
Monday, 04 September 2017
DIT is looking for sponsors and partners to help deliver the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in April 2018.
Monday, 04 September 2017
First team to enter an electric vehicle in the Mongol Rally arrive at the UK Pavilion, coinciding with 25th anniversary of UK-KZ relations.
Thursday, 10 August 2017
Mark Garnier aims to strengthen existing trade links on visit to 2 important Asian markets.
Tuesday, 08 August 2017
The UK Government is working to reduce export tariffs on scotch whisky and other landmark Scottish produce as we leave the EU.
Thursday, 03 August 2017
New consultation will explore investment options to help fund innovation ‘unicorns’ in the UK.
Tuesday, 25 July 2017
International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox and US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer welcome the historic first meeting of the US-UK Trade Working Group.
Monday, 24 July 2017
DIT is looking for sponsors and partners to help deliver the GREAT Festival in Hong Kong, 21 to 24 March 2018.
Thursday, 20 July 2017
The Beginner’s Guide to Political Economy Analysis (PEA) provides a learning resource for those working on delivering development initiatives overseas.
Wednesday, 12 July 2017
King Felipe IV and Queen Letizia of Spain came to the UK on the first official Spanish state visit in more than 30 years.
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