UKTI News Feed

North East’s heroes of export celebrated

2013-05-24T14:29:00Z

The North East’s heroes of export have been unveiled at the prestigious North East Exporters’ Awards Dinner at Sunderland’s Stadium of Light.

EU Reinstates Burma GSP

2013-05-24T13:12:00Z

EU seeks to help Burma develop its trade by granting preferential access to EU markets.

Ambassadors help South East firms boost international trade

2013-05-24T09:51:00Z

Deputy High Commissioner for Karachi and UKTI Director for Pakistan, John Tucknott, was one of a group of four international diplomats who visited Southampton hovercraft manufacturer Griffon Hovercraft Ltd (GHL) during UKTI Export Week.

UKTI regional director urges companies to look to high growth markets during visit to successful salford exporter

2013-05-23T15:11:00Z

Regional Director of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) North West, Clive Drinkwater, visited a successful Salford company on Friday 17 May to encourage other Greater Manchester businesses to follow its example as part of a concerted campaign to increase UK exports.

West Midlands firm rides high on dragon’s tail

2013-05-23T14:44:00Z

Daily “China Clinics” offered as part of UKTI’s Export Week

Labels4kids : winning business via the web

2013-05-23T09:48:00Z

UKTI’s Export Communications Review provided Labels4Kids with a plan for an improved website with international impact

South East firms to benefit from Africa expert appointment

2013-05-22T15:45:00Z

Local businesses are set to benefit from specialist sub-Saharan African export advice, with the appointment of a new locally based adviser to government export body UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) South East.

Healthcare UK chairman appointed

2013-05-22T11:20:00Z

Sir Ian Carruthers has been appointed as chair of the Healthcare UK Governance Board.

Being Nosey in China

2013-05-21T16:00:00Z

UKTI's Export Marketing Research Scheme helps 4fx Healthcare increase its international sales.

University of Wolverhampton signs bilateral agreement with Dominican Republic

2013-05-21T15:07:00Z

University of Wolverhampton - First British University who signed a bilateral agreement with a Dominican university and with the Ministry of Higher Education of the Dominican Republic.

London designers net £400,000 Hong Kong deal to deliver website for world-class cultural project

2013-05-21T08:49:00Z

A London design and software firm has won a three-year contract worth almost £400,000 ($4.8m HKD) to design and deliver the website for one of the world’s biggest cultural developments with help and support from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI).

Hundreds of businesses gather for Export Week in the South West

2013-05-20T12:09:00Z

Over 500 businesses attended events across the South West last week to learn about international business opportunities in high growth markets.

Export Week

2013-05-17T08:46:00Z

Export Week – let’s keep the momentum going

Tiger and dragon - Newmarket event encourages business jockeying for Asian export trade

2013-05-17T08:28:00Z

UKTI and other market specialists with a wealth of local knowledge will meet business leaders today (17 May) to discuss growing markets in China and India - two of Asia’s leading economies - at a seminar in Newmarket.

UKTI Kellogg scholar announces major North American deal

2013-05-17T08:07:00Z

Ecommerce checkouts in Canada set to become faster, more efficient, and less frustrating

Middle-East Association aims to help Surrey firms boost business

2013-05-17T07:52:00Z

UKTI Export Week event in Guildford highlights opportunities for UK firms in the booming Middle Eastern market.

First cyber security export strategy launched

2013-05-16T15:34:00Z

Universities and Science Minister David Willetts has launched the first export strategy for UK companies looking for a share of the £100 billion global cyber security market.

Nottingham college agrees Chinese deal

2013-05-16T15:15:00Z

Central College Nottingham has signed a deal with Chengdu Industrial Vocational Technical College (CIVTC), to offer a range of courses in China, it has been announced during UK Trade & Investment’s (UKTI) Export Week – High Growth Markets.

Scheme launched to support UK high-tech SMEs do business in India

2013-05-16T14:44:00Z

Business mentoring for 20 small British technology businesses seeking commercial partnerships with Indian companies is being announced by UKTI today.

From salmon heads to Dubai hotels: Yorkshire businesses benefit from Export Week

2013-05-16T12:53:00Z

ONE successful Yorkshire business has a product to power one of the world’s most glamorous hotels in Dubai and another has tapped into new markets by exporting salmon heads to Vietnam.

“Partnership and Cooperation” UKTI DSO team attends IDEF 2013 (DSO news item)

2013-05-16T09:16:00Z

A strong team headed by Richard Paniguian, Head of UKTI DSO and supported by Air Vice Marshal Nigel Maddox attended the 11th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) in Istanbul from 6-10 May 2013.

UKTI regional director congratulates successful Cleator Moor company during Export Week (May 13 – 17)

2013-05-15T12:33:00Z

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Regional Director for the North West, Clive Drinkwater, visited Cumbria on Tuesday 14 May to urge the region’s businesses to make the most of opportunities in High Growth Markets.

Brazilian investment sees Gateshead firm powering ahead

2013-05-15T12:02:00Z

UKTI support helps secure £1.1 million Regional Growth Fund boost

Lord Green visits East of England export champion

2013-05-15T10:17:00Z

Lord Green, Minister for Trade and Investment, will today [15 May] formally open the first phase of a modernisation programme at pump and motor manufacturer Hayward Tyler’s facility in Luton.

Out of Africa - UKTI masterclass boosts East of England export skills

2013-05-15T09:28:00Z

A Bedfordshire based company lent its expertise to boost business opportunities for East of England firms at a UKTI workshop event which took place at the beginning of Export Week – High Growth Markets.

Merseyside companies told to explore high growth markets during Export Week

2013-05-14T15:53:00Z

Minister for Trade & Investment visits successful exporters in Speke

Colombia licence helps Northampton firm grow

2013-05-14T13:59:00Z

Successful exporter offers advice to other local firms at UKTI High Growth Export Week event

UKTI helps “Thai” up deal for Derby firm

2013-05-14T13:35:00Z

Derby firm JD7 Technology Ltd has received a huge boost after winning an order in excess of £200,000 to assess a number of water mains for MWA, the water authority of Bangkok, with help from UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) East Midlands.

Export Week to help firms target high growth markets

2013-05-13T11:15:00Z

Lord Green will this week launch a series of events up and down the UK to promote business abroad.

‘Go global’ Mayor tells London’s SMEs as he announces £700,000 to boost exports

2013-05-13T09:50:00Z

The Mayor of London has today urged London’s 800,000 small and medium businesses to ‘go global’ and grasp trade opportunities from growth economies overseas, as he announced £700,000 for a programme to boost business exports.

Expert calls for the Capital’s exporters to profit from top financial advice

2013-05-10T14:36:00Z

Leading export finance experts are urging companies to attend an event focused on finance options – from cashflow to credit insurance - to help firms successfully trade overseas to boost long-term profits.

Successful local firm urges others to sign up for free event

2013-05-10T13:43:00Z

Lincolnshire firms need to look to high growth markets if they want to succeed, according to local export chief Peter Hogarth from government export body, UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) East Midlands.

Online education expert shares Thai recipe for export success

2013-05-09T13:51:00Z

An education specialist company whose online maths aid is helping educate pupils across Thailand - thanks to help from UKTI - is urging others to tie up success in this high-growth market.

North East firms celebrate “graduation” at start of export week

2013-05-09T13:28:00Z

North East firms will be celebrating their success as export “graduates” next week at the start of a special series of events to help more companies export to new markets.

East of England Export Week kickstarts move into high growth markets

2013-05-09T09:21:00Z

Companies across the East of England are leading the way nationally in finding new markets overseas and more will soon get a helping hand to boost their sales in High-Growth Markets as UKTI launches a well timed Export Week.

Inward investment on the rise as Olympics brings £2.5bn boost to UK

2013-05-09T09:03:00Z

Britain’s successful ‘Summer of Sport‘ delivered an initial £2.5 billion boost in foreign direct investment (FDI) over the past year bringing with it more than 31,000 jobs, according to preliminary figures published today.

Countries invited to Security & Policing 2013

2013-05-07T09:06:00Z

Security & Policing 2013 Countries, territories and organisations invited to attend.

Export leader praises a record royal win for London overseas success

2013-05-03T09:51:00Z

One of London’s leading export experts has praised the achievements of local firms, with more companies from the capital winning the prestigious Queen’s Award for International Trade than any other region.

UAE state visit delivers UK trade boost

2013-05-01T15:01:00Z

Shell and the Green Investment Bank are today celebrating new deals with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), further developing its commercial ties with the UK

UK open for business as leaders head to London for Global Investment Conference

2013-04-29T10:53:00Z

Financial leaders and chief executives from around the world are set to gather in London for the Global Investment Conference (GIC) on 9 May 2013.

Access China Competition 2013

2013-04-26T14:34:00Z

Opportunity for North East companies to enter a competition jointly run by UKTI, Emirates and Norma Foster Ltd to win a flight to China, market research to the value of £1,950 and a one day Export Communication Review.

From Good Morning Vietnam to the road to Rio: UKTI introduces second Export Week in South West

2013-04-26T13:46:00Z

UKTI South West will be running a series of seminars and events offering unique and informed advice on how to go about doing business in high growth markets.

UK targets Brazilian market for automotive sector growth

2013-04-25T15:12:00Z

New Vehicle Certification Agency to open in Brazil enabling the UK automotive sector to more easily access South America's emerging markets.

Export success straight from the horse’s mouth

2013-04-25T12:22:00Z

North East firm shares secrets of overseas success at breakfast event

UK launches fast track to growth

2013-04-25T11:17:00Z

New Future Fifty Programme makes the UK a leading destination for high-growth businesses

Major event encourages exporters to “Think Nordics & Baltic”

2013-04-24T13:26:00Z

UKTI is hosting an event in London’s Mansion House on major business opportunities in the Nordic and Baltic region.

Lord Green, Minister of State for Trade and Investment, visits Dublin

2013-04-24T13:23:00Z

Lord Green visits Dublin to develop the bilateral trade relationship between the UK and Ireland.

South West International Trade Awards 2013

2013-04-23T14:24:00Z

Entries are now open for the Insider International Trade Awards 2013. Are you a South West company that has taken the challenge and braved the international market?

Lord Green in top speaker line-up for City Week

2013-04-22T11:05:00Z

City Week, running this year from 22 – 24 April 2013, is a high level annual forum for the discussion of current issues facing the Financial Services Industry

Business Secretary visits Brazil to maintain trade push

2013-04-22T07:11:00Z

Business Secretary Vince Cable visits Brazil to promote UK aerospace and supply chain, Olympics and education opportunities