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UK Trade & Investment
UK Trade & Investment is the Government organisation that helps businesses locate in the UK and grow internationally.
Every year we help hundreds of firms, from hi-tech start-ups to global industry leaders, discover global growth from a UK base.
This website is your gateway to the wide range of free information and business services we provide to support you and your business.
How We Help
Free information
Trends and analysis. Real time news and views in your sector. We examine the issues affecting your business.
Operational insights. Practical advice on how to optimise your UK business. Detailed reports and publications.
Free business services
Research. Comparing UK & European stats. Bespoke reports for your business.
Locate. Finding sites that match your needs. Practical help setting up.
Grow. Ongoing business support to help you access new markets.
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Welcome to UK Trade & Investment today
seminars give Nordic companies a taste of doing business in UK
Around 1500 Nordic companies have received free help and advice on doing business in the UK since a Government-backed seminar scheme began in 2006.
UK to build world's largest wind farm
Renewable energy firm Airtricity has announced it will begin construction of the world's largest wind farm.
German renewables firm opts for UK base
Merseyside’s infrastructure makes it the location of choice for a German energy company’s new base.
L-band to be used for innovative telecoms
A communications firm has acquired a new frequency which will bring new wireless technologies to the UK.
UK backs hybrid embryo research
The UK is a step closer to developing cutting-edge treatments after MPs backed the use of human-animal hybrid embryos in research.
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Looking for advice for setting your company in the UK?
Download our forming a company information sheet for practical guidance.
China Netcom brings European HQ to London
Watch UK Trade & Investment’s minister offer his personal welcome to the firm in this video.
Meet us here
Global Financial Services Conference
Scotland's first Global Financial Services Conference is part of a week-long events programme involving leading experts in international finance.
World Islamic Banking Conference – European Summit
New forum for addressing key issues facing European Islamic financial markets.
Farnborough international airshow
A globally renowned showcase of aerospace equipment and technology.
Serious Virtual Worlds ‘08
Networking event and showcase for businesses interested in serious games and virtual worlds.
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