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UK Trade & Investment
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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.
OurWorld…passionate about business21-Aug-08
Welcome to UK Trade & Investment today

image HP funds UK IT research

21-Aug-2008 IT giant HP has awarded four UK universities funding to look at the future of the computing industry.

image Northern Ireland launches Broadband Fund

21-Aug-2008 A £1.9 million fund to advance the rollout of high-speed broadband in Northern Ireland has been announced.

image Cambridge University unveils J-Damper mystery

20-Aug-2008 An innovative product designed by Cambridge University which helped a Formula One (F1) racing team is to be made available for widespread use, after years of secrecy.

image Winners of defence challenge named

20-Aug-2008 The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announced a winner in its Grand Challenge to develop a machine which can identify threats to soldiers on the battlefield.

image 'Smart energy grid' research project

19-Aug-2008 The University of Manchester and UK-based technology company Rltec are involved a European Commission-backed project examining innovative electricity grids.


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UKTI gets blogging

Get the insider perspective on UK trade and investment – visit our new blog


2007-2008 investment report

UK Trade & Investment’s latest figures celebrate 1,573 inward investment projects in the last year. Read the full report with sector and regional breakdowns, here

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India Business Awards 09-Sep-2008
Winners of the prestigious accolade which recognises business success across two countries will be announced at a special televised awards dinner and ceremony

Serious Virtual Worlds ‘08 11-Sep-2008
Networking event and showcase for businesses interested in serious games and virtual worlds.

The Economist Conference 30-Oct-2008
Seventh annual innovation awards ceremony and summit.

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