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The UK – in a Champion’s League for Sport and Business
The sporting eyes of Germany will once again be on London this weekend. Dortmund and Bayern face-off on the hallowed turf of Wembley for the ultimate prize in European club football. And thousands of fans, as well as politicians and … Continue reading
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
Serious business at the world’s biggest trade fair
Nobody does trade fairs like the Germans. And even the Germans don’t normally do trade fairs like Hannover Messe. With more than 6,500 exhibitors – that would mean having just 5 seconds with each if you visited them all – … Continue reading
European exports: From hangover to Hannover
The end of our business year is always a busy time and this year is no exception. Our big set piece last month was Exporting for Growth at Newmarket. It’s a tried and tested formula and one that works well … Continue reading
Turkish-British partnership hits a high
In late March, the sun beats down on metre-deep snow. On slopes above, skiers glide. At a hotel in the town centre, over 500 top Turkish business people and opinion formers have gathered. Welcome to the Uludağ Economic Summit in Bursa – … Continue reading
Turkmenistan – business opportunities
With which overseas market did UK bilateral trade in goods increase by 200% in 2012? The answer is Turkmenistan, whose International Investment Forum I and colleagues including Ron Nash, UK co-Chair of the Turkmenistan UK Trade and Industry Council, attended … Continue reading
Istanbul: bridges, tunnels, airports and – maybe – Olympics
Two vast bridges spans a picturesque strait. Nearby, engineers are completing a rail tunnel which, like the bridges, will link Europe and Asia. A third bridge is under construction. A road tunnel is planned, together with a brand-new airport which, … Continue reading
UK entrepreneurs – run with the modern Vikings!
Recently I participated in a truly Nordic activity. I spent the better part of my Sunday sliding around on the ice between the small town of Sigtuna and Stockholm, the capital of Sweden. I was taking part in “Vikingarännet” (directly … Continue reading
Why is everyone investing in the UK? Why aren’t you?
Why is the Turkish company HDM Steel setting up a £7m manufacturing plant in South Wales? Take a look at the world. Think about countries where you might possibly imagine investing your money. Do they have a solid record on … Continue reading
Beautiful British boats at Boot
If you weren’t sure in which country the €8m, 28 metre luxury yacht, was engineered, designed and manufactured, the Union Flag napkins on the wet bar on the fore-deck would have given it away. But actually to get to the … Continue reading