While London may arguably be the largest and oldest financial services centre in the modern world, many financial services businesses are choosing to locate their business in other regions of the UK… and they are thriving! These regions and nations …
Wasoukan is a 10 year old Japanese retailer specialising in traditional kimono clothing, with four stores across Japan. This December, Wasoukan will open their first European flagship store and headquarters in Notting Hill, with aims to open a further 10-15 …
The first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the UK in a decade was high on expectation... and high on delivery. Ever since Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over the reins of India last year he has earned …
Last week was an exciting time for all of us here in UKTI India - the two senior most leaders responsible for the UK’s trade and investment were here to build business. They were also participating in the UK and …
A blog on the Prime Minister's recent visit and trade mission to South East Asia from Lisa Weedon, Director of UKTI Burma since January 2013 I’ve been lucky enough to have had my role in Burma for the last two …
India and China may be the two largest beasts in the East, but the South East Asia ‘tigers’ offer major opportunities in huge markets boasting equally significant growth. South East Asia is home to the ten members of the Association …
As the UK maintains its position as the top investment destination in the EU, Indian investments have contributed in this growth story. Investment from India has increased by 65% making India UK’s third largest source of FDI. Indian firms have …
One of the parts I have loved about taking on this role as CEO of UK Trade & Investment has been discovering how many different partners we already work with. I had a strong sense we could do more for …
The large black SUV with the skull of a Longhorn strapped to the front dropped me outside Pappa's BBQ house for my breakfast tacos. Welcome to Texas. After turning up late due to terrible traffic I parked my rental car …
Today in celebration of the 53 nation Commonwealth membership and to mark Commonwealth day, hundreds of flags will be flown across the country. This celebration is particularly significant as we look forward to hosting the Commonwealth Games in the UK …
