DIT would like to remind exporting companies that companies can still access a minimum of £1,000 in match-funded grants. Through the Exporting for Growth programme you can access match-funded grants to help you expand your international sales and grow your business overseas. Exporting for Growth…
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Exports of food and drink from Yorkshire and the Humber rose to £1.2bn according to newly-released figures from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). Food and drink exports in the year to June 2018 increased by 7.9 per cent on the previous 12 months. Among the…
Liam Fox sets out ambitious new plan to make Britain a 21st century exporting superpower
Government sets new ambition to increase exports as a proportion of UK GDP to 35%
Department for International Trade (DIT) appoints John Mahon, former Head of Barclays Corporate Bank, as the UK’s new Director General for Exports.
The United States and the United Kingdom held the third meeting of the US-UK Trade and Investment Working Group on 21 to 22 March, and the inaugural meeting of the new US-UK Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) Dialogue on 20 March
A high-level delegation from the US Congress has visited the Sheffield City Region (SCR) to learn about its growing reputation in advanced manufacturing.
Ron Kind, US Representative for Wisconsin’s third congressional district, is an expert on small businesses, while Derek Kilmer, who represents Washington’s sixth congressional district, has worked in economic development for over a decade. Both were keen to see the work of the University of Sheffield’s Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC)
Whether you’re new to exporting or looking to grow your international trade, find out how the Exporting for Growth programme* could benefit your business – all before you head to the office!
Minister for Trade Policy, Greg Hands, has set out his vision for a positive UK-Africa trading relationship. Minister for Trade Policy, Greg Hands, has set out his vision for a positive UK-Africa trading relationship. Speaking to the Africa All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) meeting on Wednesday…
The Secretary of State has announced the creation of 9 HM Trade Commissioner roles to represent the UK in trade markets abroad. The Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox, has this week announced that the Department for International Trade (DIT) will recruit…
UK Export Finance (UKEF) is launching a new partnership with five major high street banks to allow smaller businesses to access millions of pounds in government-backed trade finance. UKEF, as part of the Department for International Trade, provides financial support to help UK companies sell…