Greater Manchester leaders have attended the launch of Innovation Bridge UK, a new international cooperation project between the UK and Germany's Ruhr region. British Consul General Nick Russell and Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, joined Business Metropole Ruhr (BMR) Managing Director, … [Read more...]
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Strong Q1 for exporters, finds new UK Trade Barometer report
More than 60% of British exporters saw an increase in overseas sales in the first three months of the year, the latest UK Trade Barometer report has shown. The findings released by UK’s largest group of airports – MAG – and the Growing Together Alliance of regional business bodies, also showed … [Read more...]
Roadshows encourage SMEs to start exporting
The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) has commenced a series of roadshows to encourage more SMEs to start exporting goods and services to markets overseas. The ‘Made in the UK, Sold to the World’ roadshows launched in Blyth in the North-east of England on 24th April, with a series of events … [Read more...]
Businesses invited to share views on US tariffs
The UK Government has invited businesses to share their views on how the country should respond to new 10% tariffs imposed on imports into the US, announced by President Donald Trump. Companies are being asked to share the average value of their trade with the US, the impact of any potential … [Read more...]
Businesses face ‘wake up’ call about international VAT and customs obligations, warns Azets
VAT specialists at accountancy and advisory firm, Azets, have warned that international VAT and Customs Duty rules are like an iceberg ready to strike unsuspecting businesses. Keith Miller, VAT Partner at the firm, says many businesses do not fully understand VAT and Customs Duty rules for … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester signs Friendship Cities Agreement with Austin, Texas
Greater Manchester leaders have signed a Friendship Cities Agreement with the State Capital of Texas, Austin, during a visit to the city. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Austin … [Read more...]
Indian airline announces the North’s only direct route to India
IndiGo, the largest airline in India, has announced it will begin flights from Manchester Airport for the first time, offering the North of England's only direct route to the country, which is the world's fastest-growing economy. The announcement marks IndiGo’s first entry to the European market, … [Read more...]
Daily Ethiopian Airlines flights from Manchester open up Africa to the North
Ethiopian Airlines has announced it will increase its schedule flying between Manchester Airport and Addis Ababa, opening up travel opportunities from the North across Africa. The new daily schedule, increasing from five flights per week, will be effective from July 3rd 2025, adding to travel … [Read more...]
SMEs invited to international trade events to target exports to Indo-Pacific markets
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced a series of events designed to open doors for UK business in Indo-Pacific markets, with an event in Manchester taking place on 6th March. The event series, titled ‘Made in the UK Sold to the Indo-Pacific: Meet the Experts’, will take place … [Read more...]
UK and Switzerland sign agreement to recognise qualifications
A new permanent agreement will ensure UK qualifications are recognised in Switzerland, and vice-versa, making it easier for British professionals to work and do business with the Alpine nation. The UK-Switzerland Recognition of Professional Qualifications Agreement replaces the expired … [Read more...]
SMEs invited to apply for government export awards
UK SMEs selling their goods and services around the world are being invited to enter the Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. The annual awards are open to enter for SMEs until the 9th March, and this year feature two new categories and an expanded … [Read more...]
UK joins Asia-Pacific trade bloc bringing £310 million boost to North West economy
The UK has officially joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade agreement, which is set to boost the UK economy by up to £2 billion a year, with £310 million of gains in the North West. The trade bloc, comprising Canada, Australia, Japan, … [Read more...]
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