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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
UK grants enable US stem cell research
The University of Edinburgh has been awarded two grants to continue its groundbreaking stem cell research work with US biopharmaceutical firm Geron.
£1.5 billion port given go ahead
The largest port seen in the UK for the past 25 years will cut costs and improve supply chain efficiency for business.
London tops venture capital poll
New research has identified London as the leading European city for access to venture capital with Cambridge also in the top 10.
Innovation boost for UK photonics firm
A £95,000 grant will enable a UK company to conduct state-of-the-art research into imaging technologies for the biomedicine sector.
International manufacturer relocates to innovation hub
Dormer Tools is to construct a major new facility at a UK technology park to support product development and expansion plans.
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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.
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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