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Jenny Gardner

Be British, be sincere and be bold

Spring has finally arrived in Sweden and some are even saying that summer is here. Next week we will have to call it summer as the British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (BSCC) in Sweden is to hold a brilliant summer dinner … Continue reading
UKTI London

Our export journey – from developers to Queen’s Award Winners

George Mackintosh, Chief Executive Officer of TestPlant from London, gives an insight to his company’s journey into international exporting with help from the UKTI London International Trade Team: I started TestPlant in 2008 with half a dozen very clever developers. … Continue reading
Liz Basing

Export Week 2013 – capturing the high ground

When it comes to exporting the East of England like other parts of the UK still sends more than half its exports to the EU.  The US is our single largest market (and growing) but that said East of England … Continue reading
Russell Jones

Open for Business, Open to Export

Face-to-face contact is arguably the most effective way to develop a business relationship. However, with international trade this is not always possible because of the distances involved. Digital communications are therefore playing an increasing role in the way global business … Continue reading
Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint

What next for British business in Burma?

On 22 April, the EU lifted all sanctions on Burma except the arms embargo.   This is a historic step, coming after the temporary suspension agreed a year ago, and Burma has seen dramatic reform in that time. Following the lifting of … Continue reading
Jenny Gardner

Be British, be sincere and be bold

Spring has finally arrived in Sweden and some are even saying that summer is here. Next week we will have to call it summer as the British-Swedish Chamber of Commerce (BSCC) in Sweden is to hold a brilliant summer dinner … Continue reading

UKTI London

Our export journey – from developers to Queen’s Award Winners

George Mackintosh, Chief Executive Officer of TestPlant from London, gives an insight to his company’s journey into international exporting with help from the UKTI London International Trade Team: I started TestPlant in 2008 with half a dozen very clever developers. … Continue reading

UK-ASEAN Business Council

Proposal of a common visa for non-ASEAN nationals

Leaders of the ASEAN countries pressed forward with their proposal for a common visa for non-ASEAN nationals during the 22nd ASEAN Summit held in Brunei from 24-25 April 2013. The visa will facilitate greater business mobility and tourism within the … Continue reading

Liz Basing

Export Week 2013 – capturing the high ground

When it comes to exporting the East of England like other parts of the UK still sends more than half its exports to the EU.  The US is our single largest market (and growing) but that said East of England … Continue reading

Russell Jones

Open for Business, Open to Export

Face-to-face contact is arguably the most effective way to develop a business relationship. However, with international trade this is not always possible because of the distances involved. Digital communications are therefore playing an increasing role in the way global business … Continue reading

Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint

What next for British business in Burma?

On 22 April, the EU lifted all sanctions on Burma except the arms embargo.   This is a historic step, coming after the temporary suspension agreed a year ago, and Burma has seen dramatic reform in that time. Following the lifting of … Continue reading