Press releases
16.05.13 First cyber security export strategy launched
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.
13.05.13 Export Week to help firms target high growth markets
Lord Green will this week launch a series of events up and down the UK to promote business abroad.
09.05.13 Inward investment on the rise as Olympics brings £2.5bn boost to UK
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.
29.04.13 UK open for business as leaders head to London for Global Investment Conference
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.
25.04.13 UK targets Brazilian market for automotive sector growth
New Vehicle Certification Agency to open in Brazil enabling the UK automotive sector to more easily access South America's emerging markets.
25.04.13 UK launches fast-track to growth
New Future Fifty Programme makes the UK a leading destination for high-growth businesses
22.04.13 Business Secretary visits Brazil to maintain trade push
Business Secretary Vince Cable visits Brazil to promote UK aerospace and supply chain, Olympics and education opportunities
21.03.13 Launch of the advanced manufacturing supply chain initiative (AMSCI)
Today Michael Fallon, Minister of State for Business and Enterprise will open the competition for the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative Rounds 3 and 4 at the AMSCI National Briefing event being held at Central Hall, Westminster.
20.03.13 UK firms celebrate contract wins for Rio games
Two UK companies have secured lucrative deals to design venues for the 2016 Olympics
18.03.13 UK Dairy Forum to help boost exports
Representatives from the UK dairy industry will be finding out how to make the most of global demand for dairy products during a major food and drink conference at the Excel Centre in London.
15.03.13 Plans for India network of British business centres unveiled
Plans to develop British business networks in high growth and emerging markets took a further step forward today
13.03.13 HRH The Duke Of York meets Tech City entrepreneurs on official visit to East London
Tech City welcomed HRH the Duke of York on an official visit to Shoreditch, East London this morning, Wednesday 13th March..
13.03.13 UK retailers get export and investment action plan
The government is backing Britain’s retailers in their bid to expand into fast-growing and lucrative overseas markets.
11.03.13 Trade Mission to Singapore and Indonesia to boost exports
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Trade & Investment is taking a group of UK businesses and education providers on a trade mission to Singapore and Indonesia to strengthen business ties and boost UK exports this week.
04.03.13 British firms explore trade opportunities in Mexico and Colombia
A four-day trade mission to Mexico and Colombia by medium-sized British businesses begins today, focussing on high value opportunities in key sectors.
18.02.13 PM leads over 100 British businesses to India to help them succeed in global race
The Prime Minister is leading the largest ever trade delegation to India this week
13.02.13 Lord Green statement on US-EU high level working group recommendations on jobs and growth
Today the US-EU High Level Working Group published its recommendations on jobs and growth.
04.02.13 Small firms urged to explore Korean opportunities
The Opportunity Korea programme of events around the country to help British small and medium sized businesses unlock trade opportunities in South Korea was launched today by UK Trade & Investment.
03.02.13 UK firms head for Hollywood
Industry leaders from the UK creative sector will arrive in Los Angeles next week for the first ever LA Innovation Forum.
30.01.13 Global Sports Conference helps build London 2012 business legacy
The success of London 2012 has put British companies in the box seat to win a share of the lucrative global sporting events business sector which is reckoned to be worth £92 billion by 2015.
Healthcare UK, the new organisation set up to promote Britain’s world leading healthcare sector to international customers, launched at Arab Health today.
28.01.13 $20 billion of Sao Paulo infrastructure contracts open to UK firms
Trade Minister Lord Green has welcomed a trade delegation from the Government of Sao Paulo today, who are in the UK to present eight Public Private Partnership (PPP) infrastructure projects, worth $20 billion, to British potential contractors.
20.01.13 New team to help UK exploit international opportunities in education export
Education UK will capitalise on the growth in demand for UK education abroad
16.01.13 Government Unveils Healthcare Sector Export Champion
Healthcare UK, the new organisation set up to promote Britain’s world leading healthcare sector to international customers, will be launched in the Middle East at a major international trade show this month.
14.01.13 Marine industry to target growth beyond Eurozone horizons
Exciting opportunities to export to countries like China, Brazil and South Korea have been identified and must be grasped by the British marine industry to help them deliver growth, Business Minister Michael Fallon said today.
06.12.12 Offshore wind sector seeks export boost
The UK’s successful offshore wind sector is promoting its expertise in Paris today, as 40 British firms seek new overseas trade.
06.12.12 Prime Minister Announces £50m Funding for Project to Regenerate Old Street Roundabout
Major new investments from companies and government announced in Tech City. Success of Tech City hailed by the Prime Minister as global giants commit to the cluster.
03.12.12 Boost for UK Automotive Supply Chains
The Government has set up a unique opportunity so global car manufacturers can meet UK companies to identify further opportunities to invest in this country and localise supply chains.
28.11.12 UK Business partnership with Kuwait boosted by new deals
British firms are being urged to explore new trade opportunities with Kuwait as the UK welcomes His Highness the Emir of Kuwait on a three day state visit.
27.11.12 Russian trade mission aims for export boost
British firms are being urged to explore new trade opportunities with Russia as a three-day trade mission to the UK’s fastest growing major export market begins today.
12.11.12 New Trade Envoys and Business Investment to Boost Trade Links
The Prime Minister is today announcing the appointments of eight Trade Envoys, who will promote trade for UK businesses in selected high-growth and developing markets around the world.
12.11.12 Export Week Takes British Business Global
Businesses and Government are working together to help more companies boost their overseas sales.
05.11.12 Trade boost planned for UK and United Arab Emirates
Plans to increase trade between Britain and the UAE to £12 billion by 2015 are on track, businesses told Ministers from both countries today.
29.10.12 Online service for small businesses launched
Today a free online service has been launched to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with information, advice and guidance on exporting overseas.
22.10.12 Joanna Shields to lead Tech City Investment Organisation
The Givernment has announced the appointment of Joanna Shields as head of the Tech City Investment organisation
18.10.12 Small firms given headstart to export
A new service providing practical support for UK businesses to export to high growth markets in South East Asia was unveiled today.
16.10.12 Businesses urged to compete for growing Low Carbon Opportunities
Low carbon business opportunities in Brazil and South Korea stretch into billions of pounds, two reports published by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) reveal.
11.10.12 Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister welcome Airbus deal with Turkish Airlines
The Prime Minister David Cameron and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg have today welcomed a deal for Airbus to provide 15 new A330 planes to Turkish Airlines, which is expected to be worth at least £400m to the UK
10.10.12 UK Trade & Investment refreshes board in drive to double exports
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) has appointed seven new board members as the Government’s international business development body reorganises itself in the drive to double exports to £1 trillion a year by 2020
04.10.12 Emerging Europe in the spotlight: rail for growth
A joint Polish-Romanian trade mission is in London this week to highlight the business opportunities presented by the rail sector in the two largest markets in Central and Eastern Europe.
03.10.12 Deputy Prime Minister visits Turkey to secure deals for British business
Deputy PM Nick Clegg’s visit to Turkey aims to strengthen UK-Turkey bilateral trade.
01.10.12 Additional Funding to Help UK SMEs Export
£13 million of funding has been awarded by the Government to help 10,000 more British firms export.
28.09.12 UK companies win Brazilian contracts as PM launches Brazil trade drive
Prime Minister David Cameron is leading a high level delegation of over 50 companies this week to Brazil
28.09.12 London 2012 inspires British firms to go for gold in Rio
London’s successful summer of sport has left British firms in a great position to gain lucrative trade deals
24.09.12 UK Trade and Investment lead creative mission to Brazil
A group of UK creative companies are set to embark on a mission to Brazil in a bid to demonstrate UK creativity and boost trade.
10.09.12 Seb Coe, Lord Green: work continues to realise Olympic business legacy
Trade Minister Lord Green and Olympics Legacy Ambassador Seb Coe today vowed to build on the success of the Olympic and Paralympic Games by working with industry to promote British skills, products and services around the world.
05.09.12 UK-Taipei Sports Agreement Gives British Firms Access to Contracts Worth £750m
Taipei City Government's Mayor Hau and UK Trade & Investment Chief Executive, Nick Baird, will today sign a Host2Host Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop deeper relations between the UK and Taipei City as it prepares to deliver the 2017 Universiade for elite university athletes.
03.09.12 Willetts Welcomes Innovation in Assistive Medical Technologies
Today's Global Summit at the British Business Embassy has seen high profile medical technology initiatives from UK business.
02.09.12 More Opportunities for British Business Highlighted as Paralympics keeps Global Spotlight on London
International summit will showcase UK innovation in assistive medical technologies.
11.08.12 Business Leaders Join Ministers to Hail Olympic Boost for UK Economy
Ministers today vowed to capitalise on the success of the Olympics by working with UK firms to realise an international business legacy.
09.08.12 Top Brands Announce Expansion Plans at British Business Embassy Retail, Food and Drink Summit
British firms announced substantial UK and overseas investment at the British Business Embassy Retail, Food and Drink summit in London today..
07.08.12 Top energy firms announce major UK investments at London 2012 summit
Chancellor George Osborne and Business Secretary Vince Cable will today welcome substantial new investment in the UK as international delegates from the world’s oil and gas companies meet at the British Business Embassy in London.
06.08.12 Government announces £100 million fund for green investment and welcomes new jobs
The Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will set out today how the renewable energy sector is delivering vital investment and jobs to the UK.
03.08.12 ICT firms announce expansion plans at London 2012 Summit
Boost for East London as Tech City attracts new investment
02.08.12 £29 million for life sciences research announced at British Business Embassy
Ministers will announce substantial new funding awards to boost the UK life sciences industry, as UK and international delegates meet in London for the British Business Embassy Life Sciences summit.
01.08.12 Olympians and Pilot of World’s Fastest Car Join Forces at Showcase for Best of British Education
Inspiring the next generation will be the theme at the British Business Embassy today as 120 UK and international delegates will explore how sport, science and technology can be used to inspire young people to further study.
31.07.12 Olympic Designer Stella McCartney & James Bond Producer Michael G. Wilson Lead Creative Charge
Fashion designer Stella McCartney, who designed Team GB’s performance kit, and James Bond producer Michael G. Wilson OBE will be among those showcasing the UK’s creative talent to international businesses today, at the British Business Embassy.
26.07.12 Billions of pounds of UK investment announced at the British Business Embassy
Over £1 billion of deals and projects expected to be announced this summer as businesses capitalise on the Olympics.
26.07.12 Jobs boost as UK attracts increased overseas investment
Strong inward investment into the UK economy created or secured more than 112,000 jobs in 2011/12, a rise of 19 per cent on the preceding year, new figures showed today.
17.07.12 Mayor Boris Johnson welcomes leading social media company HootSuite in London
The Mayor of London has hailed the arrival of Canadian social media management company, HootSuite, as it launched its European headquarters today in the capital.
12.07.12 British Business Club gears up for unique networking opportunity at 2012 Games
With just two weeks to go until the eve of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, London will become the epicentre for not just the world’s top athletes but also their countries’ business leaders, wanting to capitalise on the greatest business networking opportunity the world has ever seen.
05.07.12 Lord Green hails top European inward investment ranking for the UK
Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green has welcomed today's UN's World Investment Report, which has confirmed that the UK is the top destination in Europe for inward investment.
27.06.12 Leading Tech Firm Sets Up in London
Kaltura, the US firm that developed the first open-source online video platform and the company behind the fast-growing London Video Meetup, has opened its European HQ in London.
22.06.12 UKTI Takes UK Trade Mission To Burma
A trade mission of British businesses will visit Burma next month.
21.06.12 Lord Green welcomes UK-Mexico memorandum of understanding on tourism
Trade & Investment Minister Lord Green has welcomed a memorandum of understanding between tourism agency VisitBritain and the Mexico Tourism Board that was signed yesterday.
21.06.12 World’s fourth largest pension fund arrives in UK
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Trade & Investment Minister Lord Green today welcomed the National Pension Service of Korea (NPS) to the UK, as its London office was officially opened.
21.06.12 UK-Mexican deals announced as Prime Minister meets Mexican leader
Details have now been released of projects and deals involving UK and Mexican firms
21.06.12 Prime Minister leads business delegation to Mexico
Prime Minister David Cameron is leading a high level delegation of over 25 companies this week to Mexico
11.06.12 UK firms seek new business in Baltic States and Finland
Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green begins a visit to Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Finland today, focused on developing trading links with the UK and attracting new investment. For part of the visit he will be accompanied by a trade delegation from Yorkshire and the Humber.
23.05.12 British Business Club hits 3.5k figure in countdown to 2012 Games
More than 3,500 members have signed up to the British Business Club – the online business networking resource for UK and overseas firms during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
11.05.12 British Business Embassy to spotlight the best of UK creativity
The UK’s top designers and artists have contributed to delivering a world class creative showcase that will play host to some of the most globally influential business leaders during the Olympics and Paralympics Games.
08.05.12 Vince Cable welcomes £20 million overseas investment in Oxford
Element Six today (8 May) announced that the company will invest £20 million constructing the world’s largest and most sophisticated synthetic supermaterials research and development facility in Harwell, Oxford.
02.05.12 UK Companies are urged to compete for £20 billion of construction projects in Brazil
UK Trade & Investment is urging UK companies to bid for more than £20 billion ($32 billion) of infrastructure projects in Brazil. The contracts relate to the Pedra de Ferro mining project, the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics.
UK exported £8 billion of defence and security goods and services in 2011.
23.04.12 UK Trade & Investment and Russian Direct Investment Fund Host Joint “Invest in Russia” Conference
Investors managing over £1 trillion in attendance.
20.04.12 Care.com, the Largest Online Marketplace for Finding Care in the US, Announces UK Expansion
UK Families and Carers to Receive Free Access to Care.com until 1st June.
17.04.12 UK Trade & Investment highlights exciting business opportunities in Russia
UK Trade & Investment is today running an opportunities seminar at MACH 2012 to promote the exciting business prospects in the advanced engineering sector in Russia. Engineering and manufacturing companies from around the UK are attending.
12.04.12 Prime Minister reinvigorates economic partnership with Malaysia
Prime Minister David Cameron landed in Malaysia to promote British business and boost trade links.
12.04.12 Prime Minister leads senior business delegation to Indonesia
Prime Minister David Cameron arrived in Indonesia today with a senior business delegation in a bid to help UK companies break into this fast-growing economic power.
10.04.12 Prime Minister announces more than £200 million of Japanese investment into the UK
Prime Minister David Cameron leads a delegation of UK leaders to Japan.
29.03.12 Olympian Steve Parry places the spotlight on the business opportunities generated by the games
Olympic medallist Steve Parry and Sir Alan Collins today promoted the extensive international business programme to be run during the Games by UKTI.
28.03.12 Multi-billion pound opportunities for UK firms in Hong Kong
With an ambitious £29 billion worth of investment scheduled up to 2015-16, Hong Kong is sending a clear message to the British companies to invest in many of their key large scale infrastructure projects.
27.03.12 UK Trade & Investment showcases sustainable manufacturing firms to international audience
UK Trade & Investment is today hosting the International Business Exchange Conference on Clean and Energy Efficient Production.
26.03.12 Sir John Armitt appointed president of the British Business Club
Sir John Armitt, Chairman of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), has today been appointed President of the British Business Club.
21.02.12 UKTI signs Strategic Agreement with Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe
UK Trade & Investment and the Council for British Chambers of Commerce in Europe have signed a new agreement to look at ways to work together to support British companies doing business in Europe.
15.02.12 Lord Green promotes UK business in Far East
The Minister for Trade & Investment, Lord Green, has today begun a four day visit to South East Asia as part of Government’s trade effort.
14.02.12 Exporting the love…
Millions of pounds worth of roses, bubbly and chocolates are exported from the UK annually - in time for the most romantic day of the year.
13.02.12 Opportunities in Russia’s ‘Silicon Valley’ out of this world
Heralding the stellar partnership possibilities in Russia for British firms, the company charged with creating a $6bn hi-tech research hub in Moscow, the Skolkovo Foundation comes to the UK on 14th and 15th February.
10.02.12 Lord Green welcomes the Agricultural Bank of China’s new London subsidiary
Lord Green, Minister of State for UK Trade & Investment, today welcomed the formal launch of the Agricultural Bank of China’s (ABC) new subsidiary in London.
09.02.12 New Smart Cities in Asia report identifies business opportunities for UK companies
Today, as part of its Explore Asia conference in London, UK Trade & Investment is launching a new report, Smart cities of the future in Asia: The opportunities for UK business’, which identifies significant future business opportunities across Asia for UK companies.
03.02.12 World’s biggest creative technology group opens global HQ in Oxford
SAE Institute today opened its world headquarters at its largest campus to date in Oxford
20.01.12 Crispin Simon appointed Managing Director Trade SMEs
UK Trade & Investment today announced the appointment of Crispin Simon as the Managing Director Trade SMEs.
20.12.11 Speech by Lord Green at conference on Rebuilding Libya
Excepts from a speech by Trade & Investment Minister Lord Green to over 500 businesspeople who attended a conference on Rebuilding Libya, in London on 14 December.
16.12.11 Speech by Trade & Investment Minister Lord Green to Royal African Society - 14 December 2011
Excerpts from a speech made by Trade & Investment Minister Lord Green to the Royal African Society on 14 December 2011.
09.12.11 Roadshow maps the route to opportunities in Russia for UK financial and professional services
Opportunities in the emerging Russian market for the UK’s world-leading financial and professional services sector were the focus of a special event.
Business Secretary Dr Vince Cable and Foreign Secretary William Hague, have launched a UK Trade & Investment campaign to encourage more British companies to export to Asia’s high growth and emerging markets.
01.12.11 Chancellor’s Autumn Statement will help get UK firms exporting: UKTI’s Nick Baird
Chief Executive Nick Baird said today that the announcement of £45m for UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) in Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Statement will help get UK firms exporting.
23.11.11 UK-Turkey CEO Forum looks to boost trade and investment
The CEOs of some of the leading Turkish and UK companies have met today to explore ways of boosting trade at the UK-Turkey CEO Forum.
21.11.11 UK and Colombia agree to double bilateral trade
The UK and Columbia today (21 November) committed to work closely together to double bilateral trade by 2015. The agreement comes at the start of a visit to the UK by President Juan Manuel Santos of Columbia.
21.11.11 UKTI launches search for the UK’s most innovative mobile company
UK Trade & Investment has launched a nationwide search for the country’s most innovative mobile company, with nominations sought from the cream of the UK’s mobile industry.
17.11.11 Opportunities in Asia's 'smart cities' highlighted at TechWorld
UK Trade & Investment has today launched the interim findings of a new research project, ‘Smart cities of the future in Asia: The opportunities for UK business’, at TechWorld 2011.
16.11.11 UK SMEs showcase life-saving innovations at world’s biggest medical fair
British companies producing life saving innovations will be ready to do business at Medica, the world’s biggest medical trade fair in Dusseldorf Germany this week.
10.11.11 SME Exporting: The National Challenge - Lord Green’s Speech
Speech given by Lord Green during the SMEs Exporting and Growth event on the 10th November 2011.
10.11.11 PM: determined to trade our way to growth and jobs
Government launches business growth package for SMEs.
London, 9th November 2011: A year after Prime Minister David Cameron announced the launch of the Tech City initiative, the Tech City Investment Organisation (TCIO) will hold the Entrepreneurs Festival (November 14-19).
09.11.11 UK infrastructure opportunities open to overseas investors
Lord Green and Lord Sassoon open a major infrastructure conference aimed at increasing UK-China co-operation.
09.11.11 UK Trade & Investment reveal new business opportunities in Asia at Tech World 2011
The initial findings of a new research project, identifying the ‘smart cities’ of the future in Asia, and the opportunities they will present to UK firms, will be revealed this month.
08.11.11 Deputy Prime Minister strengthens UK-Mexico links
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg attended the UK-Mexico business forum this week to welcome the strengthening trade, tourism and cultural links between the two countries.
08.11.11 Business Secretary Vince Cable cements business ties with Brazil
Business Secretary, Dr Vince Cable attended the sixth annual Joint Economic Trade Committee (JETCO) in the City of London today. JETCO reinforces the UK’s commitment to develop closer bilateral commercial links between British companies and Brazil
02.11.11 UK Trade & Investment can help SMEs participate in huge global contracts
At a conference in London today, the CEO of UKTI encouraged SMEs to work with large companies to access high value opportunities overseas.
26.10.11 International opportunities for UK renewable firms
More than five thousand participants and exhibitors are expected at the 33rd RenewableUK annual conference taking place from 25-27 October 2011 at the Manchester Central Convention Complex.
26.10.11 Welsh SMEs expand their export horizons
More than two dozen Welsh small and medium-sized companies (SMEs) interested in winning business in overseas markets came face to face with government and private sector export advisers today at a Symposium for the local community.
03.10.11 High-growth market companies can help British businesses thrive and expand
Seven out of ten European and North American businesses see the rise of high-growth market companies more as an opportunity than a threat.
30.09.11 Lord Green outlines opportunities for British companies to support Libya post conflict
Lord Green addressed delegates at the UK Trade & Investment conference on Libya yesterday.
28.09.11 Vince Cable Speech: Istanbul Finance Summit - The Marmara Hotel, Taksim, Turkey
Vince Cable Speech delivered at Istanbul Finance Summit on 28 September 2011.
26.09.11 UK creative firms set the blue print for excellence at Beijing’s inaugural design festival
Lord Jonathan Marland, Chair of the UK Business Ambassadors’ Network will today lead a selection of the UK’s finest creative firms to China to take part in the inaugural Beijing design week (26 – 30 September).
26.09.11 Huge opportunities for UK firms in Turkey
British firms looking to boost trade links with Turkey are joining Business Secretary Vince Cable on a three day mission to the country.
26.09.11 Lord Green visits Libya to discuss the UK’s role in rebuilding Libya
Lord Green, Minister for Trade and Investment, has arrived in Libya this morning to meet the National Transitional Council (NTC) for preliminary talks on the role the UK can play in rebuilding Libya’s economy and infrastructure.
21.09.11 PM maximises economic potential of London 2012
Plans to generate at least £1 billion in Olympic business boost and attract four million extra visitors
21.09.11 Lord Green visits Gulf to develop business relationships
Trade and Investment Minister, Lord Green, arrived in UAE this week to begin six day trade tour which will also see him visiting Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
16.09.11 Industry leaders back government’s STEM skills drive
Tech City Investment Organisation hosts event to encourage local young people to opt for a career in technology.
14.09.11 Africa opportunities for UK firms
British businesses discussed opportunities to play a pivotal role in driving forward business development in Africa at a new Sub-Saharan Africa Task Force which met in London today.
13.09.11 UK firms clean up on global renewable and waste opportunities
Businesses specialising in products or services related to the renewable and waste sector will be able to tap into export opportunities across the globe at RWM 2011.
12.09.11 Prime Minister leads business delegation to Russia
Prime Minister David Cameron today landed in Russia to promote British business.
08.09.11 Opportunities abound in China for UK firms
Chancellor George Osborne today hosted official talks with China’s Vice-Premier of the State Council Wang Qishan as part of the UK/China Economic and Financial Dialogue.
05.09.11 Take your business from surviving to thriving this Small Business Advice Week
This week is the 6th Small Business Advice Week, and series of events and seminars will be running across the country with the aim of providing useful and practical guidance to small businesses. .
26.08.11 Music export facts
Music entrepreneurs and musicians from across the UK will be given a master class into how to crack the international music industry at the ‘Making the most of International Music Events’ roadshow.
19.08.11 Minister for Trade and Investment welcomes 500 new UK jobs
Aker Solutions, a Norwegian oil services company, has announced today (19 August) that it will create 500 new jobs in the UK over the next year.
01.08.11 UK firms tune Latin audiences into the best of British broadcast technology
A number of the UK’s leading digital TV firms will hope to tune international audiences into the UK’s TV production and transmission expertise by taking part in the Broadcast & Cable Show, Latin America’s largest TV, radio and telecoms fair.
18.07.11 Four partners join forces in creation of an ‘entrepreneurial exchange’
On the day the Prime Minister visits South Africa, a group of entrepreneurs has been brought together to hear about what is needed on the ground.
15.07.11 London ‘Tech’ credentials surge with new leading Social Network Brand
Yammer Opens European Headquarters in London’s Tech City.
15.07.11 Vince Cable cements business ties with Malaysia
The Business Secretary, Dr Vince Cable, has presided over the signings of five agreements intended to deepen co-operation between British companies and Malaysia.
15.07.11 Trade and Investment Minister celebrates North East’s export success
Lord Green, Minister for Trade and Investment, visited Tyneside yesterday, where he delivered a key-note speech at the North East Exporters Awards.
14.07.11 London’s Tech City names Bob Schukai as first international ambassador
Bob Schukai, Global Head of Mobile Technology at Thomson Reuters, will lead Tech City’s outreach programme to New York’s technology, digital and investment communities.
11.07.11 115 new jobs every day, as UK continues to draw overseas investment
Business Secretary Vince Cable today reaffirmed the importance of inward investment in rebalancing the economy, as he published figures showing 94,598 jobs created or safeguarded in 2010/11.
07.07.11 Trade and Investment Minister visits Scotland
Lord Green arrives in Glasgow today for a two-day visit to meet Scottish companies, business organisations and representatives of the Scotland Office, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Development International and the Scottish Government.
01.07.11 Go East for your Next Korea Move
British exporters keen on investing in the Far East will be given the opportunity to grow their business on Asian soil when the EU / Korea Free Trade Agreement comes into force today.
30.06.11 New report shows how business can boom for SMEs
High-growth markets are becoming the ‘new normal’ for British firms exporting abroad.
30.06.11 UK businesses urged to protect intellectual property and seize global economic opportunities
A new report published by UK Trade & Investment today highlights how holding intellectual property protection is linked to a ten per cent increase in overseas turnover.
29.06.11 Global “Green Solutions” opportunities to be showcased at Green Technology Roadshows
Businesses specialising in products or services offering “green solutions” are being invited to explore export opportunities at a series of roadshows organised by UKTI..
27.06.11 UK-China Summit: deals of £1.4 billion announced
Today UK and Chinese firms announced deals worth £1.4 billion during the visit by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.
21.06.11 Low carbon opportunities abound in Brazil’s green economy
A shared commitment to the global climate change agenda underpins the huge commercial opportunities arising from Brazil’s continued growth and infrastructure development.
21.06.11 UK businesses champion Brazil’s growing trade opportunities
Tipped to be among the world’s top five markets by 2016, UK firms in sectors including low carbon, science and technology and sport are seizing on the ever-growing wealth of new opportunities in Brazil..
21.06.11 UK to double exports to Brazil to £4 billion by 2015
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today announced the UK’s commitment to doubling exports to Brazil to £4 billion by 2015.
20.06.11 Kuwaiti business looks for British partners
British companies are being encouraged to take part in ambitious plans to transform the oil-rich desert Kingdom of Kuwait..
13.06.11 Cable drives home UK growth on visit to Detroit
Business Secretary Vince Cable arrived in Detroit today to engage in talks with two of the US’ most influential car companies, Ford and General Motors (GM).
08.06.11 Shell and UKTI join forces to fast-track UK SME business opportunities in Nigeria
British SMEs are being given a fast-track to business opportunities in Nigeria through a joint programme between energy company Shell and UK Trade & Investment.
03.06.11 ‘Japan is safe and open for business', Cable tells British business
Vince Cable will visit the Republic of Korea this week to see for himself the many trade opportunities that will be made available to UK firms once the EU - Korea Free Trade Agreement comes into force this July.
02.06.11 Business Secretary urges UK firms to explore the countless opportunities in Korea
Vince Cable will visit the Republic of Korea this week to see for himself the many trade opportunities that will be made available to UK firms once the EU - Korea Free Trade Agreement comes into force this July.
01.06.11 Big opportunities for UK SMEs in China
UK companies are meeting at a specially targeted SME CEO forum in London today to consider how small and medium-sized enterprises can find export success in China.
01.06.11 Cable hails UK presence in Japan
Vince Cable arrived in Japan today with a high-level business delegation to highlight the opportunities available to UK companies in the country’s major cities.
26.05.11 UK firms do sustainable global business
UK firms are leading the way to a greener future at Sustainability Live, a major industry event.
23.05.11 Former Ernst & Young Global Board Member, Michael Boyd, joins UK Trade & Investment
Michael Boyd, a former Ernst & Young Global Board Member, has joined UKTI as a Managing Director where he will lead the Strategic Relationship Management Team.
18.05.11 UK companies needed to help seek out life on distant planets
British companies are being urged to become involved in one of the greatest scientific projects of the decade.
16.05.11 UK firms benefit from China take-off
UK company ASI Solutions PLC has today signed an agreement worth around £100 million with Chinese firm HUALI.
16.05.11 UK cements position as ‘centre of legal excellence’
Plans to strengthen the UK’s reputation as a world leader in legal services were unveiled by Justice Secretary Ken Clarke and Lord Green today.
12.05.11 China and UK plan to deepen industry ties
Some of the most senior figures in the Chinese aerospace and automotive industry were visiting the UK this week to deepen business ties between China and the UK.
11.05.11 Lord Marland appointed Chairman of Business Ambassadors Group
Lord Marland, Under Secretary of State at the Department for Energy and Climate Change, has been appointed Chairman of the Business Ambassadors Group at UKTI.
11.05.11 Lord Green welcomes greater trade relations with the West Coast of America
Lord Green today welcomed greater trade relations with West Coast of America, on the first day of a seven-day visit to promote trade and investment.
06.05.11 Former LinkedIn European MD to Mentor Tech City Entrepreneurs
Today Lord Green welcomed the appointment of LinkedIn’s former European Managing Director, Kevin Eyres, as the first mentor for Tech City.
27.04.11 Lord Green boosts UK-Turkey science and innovation links
Lord Green arrived in Turkey today to promote links between UK and Turkish firms in science and innovation, technology, research and development.
20.04.11 PM appoints trade champion to promote UK excellence
Prime Minister David Cameron has today announced that Lord Brittan will join a network of Britain's most prominent business and academic leaders to promote the UK’s excellence internationally.
07.04.11 UK suppliers to score major sporting business
A new business directory with details of more than 400 UK suppliers for major events has been launched by UK Trade & Investment at the SportAccord International Convention 2011 in London
04.04.11 Tech City Launchpad – a new investment to support creative and digital businesses in east London
The community of creative and digital businesses in the Tech City area around Old Street and Shoreditch in east London are to benefit from £1 million support from the Technology Strategy Board.
01.04.11 UK Trade & Investment announces new arrangements to support foreign investors
UK Trade & Investment yesterday signed a contract that will deliver new national inward investment arrangements.
01.04.11 Turkish and UK CEOs join forces to boost bilateral trade and investment
Prime Minister David Cameron and Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday hosted UK and Turkish CEOs at No 10 Downing Street, and invited them to inaugurate the UK-Turkey CEO Forum.
29.03.11 UK and Mexico reveal joint target to double trade to £4.2 billion by 2015
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg and Mexican President Felipe Calderon today committed to double bilateral trade to £4.2 billion by 2015.
29.03.11 UK businesses champion Mexico’s growing trade opportunities
Tipped to be among the world’s top seven markets by 2050, UK firms say Mexico offers a wealth of new business opportunities.
29.03.11 UK Trade & Investment unveils soaring business opportunities in Nigeria
British firms keen to secure business on African soil will visit the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday 29 March to learn about the vast opportunities on offer in Nigeria.
24.03.11 Hong Kong offers infrastructure opportunities for UK firms
On the final leg of his visit to China, Lord Green is in Hong Kong looking at infrastructure opportunities for UK firms.
24.03.11 UAE airline investment brings 160 jobs to Manchester
Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green today welcomed Etihad Airways to the UK.
23.03.11 Lord Green calls on UK companies to target China’s sustainable cities
During a visit to Chongqing today, Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green called on UK companies to look for new business opportunities in China’s sustainable cities.
22.03.11 Climate impacts mean big business for UK firms
Two-thirds of businesses see climate change as an opportunity rather than a risk, according to global businesses surveyed by UK Trade & Investment and the Economist Intelligence Unit.
22.03.11 Lord Green calls for UK and Chinese SMEs to partner for growth
Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green has called on UK SMEs to tap into business opportunities in China, the world’s second largest economy.
18.03.11 Lord Green calls on UK businesses to take advantage of opportunities in India’s emerging cities
As part of a wide-ranging visit to India, Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green called on UK companies to look towards India’s emerging cities.
16.03.11 UK strengthens trade ties with major US tech hubs
Science Minister David Willetts today welcomed closer trade links with Massachusetts – one of the top tech hubs in the US.
15.03.11 Lord Green encourages liberalisation agenda in India to strengthen trade ties
Lord Green today called for greater economic liberalisation in India to further the enhanced partnership between India and the UK.
15.03.11 500 Days until the London 2012 Olympics
With just 500 days to go until the start of the London 2012 Olympics the UK is gearing up to welcome over 120 heads of state, over 20,000 journalists and approximately 14,700 participants.
10.03.11 Over 500 UK SMEs tap into opportunities for stepping up trade with India
More than 500 firms were in Manchester today to hear about opportunities in India’s booming economy.
07.03.11 International business leaders join a network to champion UK PLC
The UK’s reputation as a leading location for business has been boosted today, with the launch of Catalyst UK.
02.03.11 Minister calls on Midlands companies to boost exports
Minister for Trade and Investment Lord Green is visiting the West Midlands today to encourage firms to learn from the example of others and do business abroad.
24.02.11 Lord Green drives forward UK-Omani trade and investment
There is great potential for UK and Omani firms to develop new business partnerships: this was the message from Trade & Investment Minister Lord Green in Muscat today.
23.02.11 UK and Qatar announce plans to double trade
David Cameron and Qatari Prime Minister Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani today agreed that their countries would aim to double bilateral trade by 2015.
22.02.11 UK aims to double trade with Kuwait: PM David Cameron
The UK and Kuwaiti Governments today agreed to double bilateral trade and investment from £2 billion to £4 billion by 2015.
22.02.11 UK companies hail exciting opportunities in Gulf
With strong economies and ambitious development and diversification plans, UK firms say the Gulf states are providing new business opportunities.
18.02.11 Business Ambassador Anya Hindmarch celebrates UK fashion
Business Ambassador Anya Hindmarch said today that British Fashion Week highlighted the innovation and creativity of the UK's many designers.
16.02.11 Lord Green supports UK firms at world's biggest mobile technology fair
Minister for Trade and Investment Lord Green is supporting innovative UK firms today as they compete for business Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
11.02.11 UKTI welcomes British businesses at Mobile World Congress
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, UKTI is inviting companies to learn how to secure business investment as part of its programme of seminars and panel sessions.
10.02.11 Pakistan offers significant opportunities for UK business
Trade Minister Lord Green highlighted export opportunities in Pakistan at an event in London today.
10.02.11 Jeremy Browne: act now to seize opportunities in Asia
The fast-growing economies of the Far East represent the best chance for East Anglian companies to boost their prosperity, company bosses will be told today.
09.02.11 UKTI helps tech firms score top marks at world’s largest gaming event
British firms keen to plug into the global computer games industry will be given the chance to showcase their designs at the Gaming Developers Conference (GDC) in March 2011.
09.02.11 FCO Minister for Africa highlights opportunities in Angola
Following his recent visit to Angola, Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham will meet a number of British business representatives this afternoon to discuss opportunities in this southern African market.
03.02.11 Top UK, Indian CEOs drive forward plans to strengthen trade and investment
Senior business representatives from leading British and Indian companies attended the first meeting of the India-UK CEO Forum at Number 10 Downing Street this morning.
01.02.11 Lord Green praises Belfast’s ambition to become a leading renewables hub
The Trade and Investment Minister has welcomed a letter of intent signed between Danish firm DONG Energy and Belfast Harbour that could make Belfast one of the UK’s leading renewable hubs.
31.01.11 Prime Minister welcomes Cisco’s $500 million goal for UK investment
David Cameron today welcomed Cisco’s goal of making significant long-term investments of money, technology and manpower to help support the East London Tech City, through an initiative called the British Innovation Gateway (BIG).
31.01.11 Lord Green visits leading investors in Northern Ireland
Minister for Trade and Investment Lord Green begins a visit to Northern Ireland today to meet with two leading investors, Bombardier and Citigroup, who between them employ 6,400 people.
31.01.11 Multi-billion pound opportunities for UK business in Kuwait
With an ambitious four-year development plan worth £80 billion, British companies should consider business opportunities in Kuwait. This was the clear message from Mark Prisk today during his first official visit to the Gulf.
31.01.11 UK airport expertise on show in Qatar
Minister for Business and Enterprise Mark Prisk is in Qatar today, one of the world’s fastest growing economies, leading a delegation of 12 British companies from the airport industry.
31.01.11 Business Minister builds trade links in the Middle East
Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk will begin a three-day visit to the Middle East today, to drive forward bilateral trade and investment relations with Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan.
27.01.11 Spotlight shines on opportunities in India and China for Yorkshire and Humber businesses
Leeds will today host a roadshow featuring some of the country’s top international trade specialists to highlight the financial and professional business opportunities available in China, Hong Kong and India.
25.01.11 Trade Minister places the spotlight on India and China
Lord Green will today highlight the financial and professional business opportunities available in China, Hong Kong and India
24.01.11 Lord Green heads to the East of England to start a series of regional visits
Lord Green met today with SME exporters from the East of England – the first of a series of regional visits.
24.01.11 Lord Darzi celebrates UK healthcare innovation at Arab Health 2011
UK Business Ambassador Lord Darzi is today attending Arab Health 2011 to promote the UK’s excellence in healthcare manufacturing, services, technology and innovation.
20.01.11 Trade deals show strength of Nordic-Baltic alliances
The UK’s first Nordic Baltic Summit concluded today with news of four significant trade deals between the UK and its international partners.
19.01.11 Business Secretary holds trade talks to enhance partnership with India
Vince Cable is today co-chairing trade talks with India’s Commerce Minister, discussing how to develop the partnership between the UK and India.
19.01.11 Lord Green hails 'unprecedented' gathering of UK, Nordic and Baltic business leaders
Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green will today host the largest trade event ever held for business representatives of all eight Nordic and Baltic countries.
Security sector suppliers from the South East were today given an unmissable opportunity today to do business with leading overseas buyers.
18.01.11 Business Secretary calls on UK firms to contribute to India’s infrastructure
Vince Cable called on UK firms today to contribute to India’s infrastructure development as he witnessed the signing of a roads agreement alongside India’s Transport Minister.
18.01.11 Business Secretary Vince Cable welcomes major education deal in India
Vince Cable has welcomed a major deal announced today between Pearson and the Indian firm TutorVista.
14.01.11 Business Secretary leads major UK trade mission to India
Business Secretary Vince Cable is leading a delegation of 50 British companies next week to India, one of the world’s most dynamic economies, to strengthen the enhanced partnership between the two countries and co-chair trade talks.
12.01.11 Business Secretary and Chinese Vice-Premier visit low carbon homes
Vince Cable and Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang today visited Watford’s BRE Innovation Park, a development of low carbon homes that showcases the UK’s excellence in sustainable building.
12.01.11 Technology companies show the changing face of teaching
Cutting-edge technology took centre stage today at BETT, the world’s largest educational technology show, as it began its four day run in collaboration with UKTI.
11.01.11 UK committed to closer trade and investment ties with China, Lord Green says
Trade and Investment Minister Lord Green said today that the UK was fully committed to building closer trade and investment links with China.
14.12.10 UK and Indian businesses meet to drive forward business agenda
Ed Davey today spoke to group of business leaders about the government’s vision for the relationship between the UK and India..
08.12.10 Mark Prisk celebrates UK’s world-class business talent in technology and innovation
Mark Prisk today celebrates the UK’s top businesses in technology and innovation.
07.12.10 Business Minister keen to boost trade ties with Croatia
Mark Prisk will meet the Croatian Foreign Minister today to discuss boosting trade ties between the two countries.
03.12.10 Gulf sporting events offer wealth of opportunity for British firms
Following yesterday’s announcement that Qatar will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, UKTI is encouraging British firms to look at opportunities in the Gulf’s growing sports sector.
26.11.10 Prime Minister praises outgoing UKTI Chief
The Chief Executive of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), Sir Andrew Cahn, will step down from his role at the beginning of January, it was announced today.
26.11.10 Russia and UK unite for growth
Vince Cable and Russian Finance Minister Alexey Kudrin today committed to closer economic ties.
26.11.10 GSK announces major deal as Business Secretary visits Russia
British pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline announced a major deal in Russia today, as Business Secretary Vince Cable opened bilateral trade talks with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Minister Alexey Kudrin.
25.11.10 Business Secretary welcomes deal between Thomas Cook and Intourist
Business Secretary Vince Cable, who is currently visiting Russia, has welcomed a deal announced today between Thomas Cook and Russia’s oldest travel agency Intourist.
25.11.10 Business Secretary highlights opportunities for UK firms in Russia’s Silicon Valley
Vince Cable has highlighted the opportunities for UK firms offered by Russian plans to build an international technology hub along the lines of Silicon Valley.
24.11.10 Vince Cable heads to Moscow as UK-Russia trade passes £6 billion in 2010
Business Secretary Vince Cable will today begin a three-day visit to Moscow to strengthen ties between the UK and Russia.
22.11.10 North America leads the charge as investment in UK finance soars
Overseas investors are returning to the UK financial services market following the global economic crisis, according to a report published by UKTI and IMAS.
18.11.10 Lord Darzi celebrates British SME success at world’s biggest medical fair
UK Business Ambassador Lord Darzi today celebrates the ground-breaking innovations showcased at the world’s biggest medical fair.
11.11.10 Business Secretary urges UK firms to explore China’s many markets
Vince Cable today urged UK firms to explore the opportunities in China’s regional cities at a meeting with mayors from municipalities across China.
10.11.10 Prime Minister opens Business Summit in Beijing
David Cameron today opened a business summit aimed at increasing bilateral trade, just hours after the launch of a $500 million UK-China investment fund.
09.11.10 Research projects flourish as more Chinese firms invest in UK
The UK Government has welcomed the growth in the number of Chinese businesses operating in the UK.
09.11.10 £750m Rolls Royce deal signed at UK-China summit
David Cameron and Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao witnessed the signing of a deal worth £750 million for Rolls Royce at the UK-China summit today.
09.11.10 PM announces new Business Ambassadors
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced the Coalition Government’s new business ambassadors
08.11.10 Business Secretary announces joint UK/China investment in solar energy and fuel cells
Vince Cable today announced a joint investment project between the UK and China on solar energy and fuel cells.
08.11.10 UK-China firms announce deals as Business Secretary opens trade talks
Vince Cable opened three days of UK-China trade talks today, as UK and Chinese firms announced deals that will help to cement a partnership for growth between the two countries.
08.11.10 As exports rise, UK firms outline importance of China for future growth
With UK exports to China rising by 44 per cent in the first eight months of this year, British firms say that the world’s second biggest economy has provided their firms with great growth opportunities.
08.11.10 Vince Cable signs multi-million pound export deal to China
Business Secretary Vince Cable today signed an agreement that will allow the export of British breeding pigs to China, worth many millions of pounds to the UK economy.
08.11.10 PM calls for stronger relationship with China
David Cameron said today that UK firms should explore opportunities for expanding their business in China, the world’s second largest economy and the UK’s ninth largest export market.
05.11.10 Business Secretary welcomes Chinese recognition of Scotch Whisky
On Monday, Vince Cable will sign an agreement with the Chinese authorities providing greater legal protection for Scotch Whisky exports.
04.11.10 New technology taskforce to boost UK innovation
The UK is set to become a leading technology hub for innovative global businesses with a new and unique scheme by UK Trade and Investment.
29.10.10 UKTI chief applauds 8 millionth visitor to the UK Pavilion in Shanghai
As the World Expo in Shanghai comes to a close on Sunday, 31 October, the head of UK Trade & Investment Andrew Cahn, has welcomed the news that it is on course to receiving its eight millionth visitor.
28.10.10 Best Turkish Investor in UK hailed as trade with Turkey passes $9bn
Turkish Airlines was awarded the title of ‘Best Turkish Investor’ at an awards dinner last night, which celebrated the contribution of Turkish business to the UK economy.
27.10.10 Mark Prisk welcomes stronger trade relations between UK and Qatar
The UK and Qarari Business Ministers will today sign a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the historic trade relations between the two countries.
20.10.10 Trade Minister to call on private sector in UK and Gulf to work together
In a speech to the GCC-UK Economic Co-operation Seminar, Henry Bellingham is expected to call on the private sectors in the UK and the Gulf states to take advantage of new opportunities.
19.10.10 Foreign Secretary welcomes opportunities to elevate UK’s relations with Gulf States
Ahead of a fortnight of events aimed at enhancing trade ties with the Gulf, William Hague spoke about the importance of the UK’s relationships with Gulf States.
15.10.10 UKTI acclaimed by peers as best trade promotion body in developed world
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) has been acclaimed by its peers as the best trade promotion agency in the developed world.
13.10.10 Coming with the Wind: Launch of China-UK Low-Carbon Cooperation
October 12, 2010, Beijing – Cooperation in wind energy between Britain, holder of the world’s biggest offshore wind power capacity, and China
13.10.10 From Surviving to Thriving – UK exporters upbeat about the future
More than 75 per cent of British SMEs are planning to export more goods and services in the coming year to more markets, according to new research from UKTI.
11.10.10 Green energy high on agenda for UKTI chief’s visit to Nordic states
With a Swedish firm behind the world’s biggest offshore wind farm located off the UK coast, Sir Andrew Cahn, head of UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), is visiting the Nordic states this week with green energy high on the agenda.
07.10.10 UK welcomes signature of the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement
The UK welcomed the signature of the EU-Korean Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at the EU-Korea Summit in Brussels today.
05.10.10 UKTI shortlisted among world’s top trade promotion bodies
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), a Government department that generates £5 billion a year for the UK economy, has been shortlisted by its peers as one of the world’s top trade promotion bodies.
05.10.10 Business Secretary meets workers at London Gateway deep-sea port site
Business Secretary Dr. Vince Cable today gave his backing to the London Gateway deep-sea port
04.10.10 UK welcomes Nobel Prize for British scientist who developed IVF
The UK Government has welcomed today’s decision to award the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine 2010 to British scientist Professor Robert Edwards, who developed in vitro fertilisation.
24.09.10 UK companies set to flourish at Rehacare 2010
The Despite the current global downturn, UK assistive technologies and rehabilitation companies are flourishing and will this year be out in force on the UK Pavilion at REHACARE 2010.
22.09.10 London Design Festival: International showcase for world’s top talent
The UK’s leading designers are among the worldwide talent showcased this week at the London Design Festival, a citywide event that attracts hundreds of thousands of design lovers.
22.09.10 Finnish and UK energy companies aim for breakthrough
Finnish Cleantech companies are meeting in London this week to find out more about working with UK firms and setting up in the UK.
17.09.10 UKTI brings EFEF to London to promote the UK’s low-carbon future
A major conference for businesses and governments aimed at tackling future energy challenges is taking place in London Docklands next month, sponsored by UK Trade & Investment.
17.09.10 Business and Enterprise Minister hails ties to Hong Kong
Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk ended his trade visit to China today in one of the busiest business hubs of the Far East, Hong Kong, where he met business leaders and Hong Kong SAR Government officials.
17.09.10 Business Secretary welcomes free trade agreement signature
Business Secretary Vince Cable today welcomed the signature of the EU-South Korea Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Brussels.
16.09.10 Business secretary highlights ‘value of fashion’
Vince Cable spoke about the sector’s contribution to the UK economy at today’s launch of the ‘Value of the UK Fashion Industry’ report.
16.09.10 Lord Brittan hosts South African Deputy President
The Prime Minister’s new Trade Adviser, Lord Brittan, today met the Deputy President of South Africa, His Excellency Kgalema Motlanthe, in a bid to strengthen the business links between the two countries.