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Truss formally launches Trade and Agriculture Commission

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss is today launching the new Trade and Agriculture Commission.

Flight path

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Trade and Agriculture Commission membership announced

The Commission represents farmers, retailers and consumers in the UK, advising Government on trade policies to adopt to secure opportunities for UK farmers

Formula 1 race shot at Silverstone

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UK motorsport industry in pole position for F1's 70th anniversary

From Formula 1 and road cars to applied technologies, the UK is at the cutting edge of global automotive innovation.

OLLY'S new range of pretzels

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E-commerce drives UK exporter's healthy snack revolution

Online sales soar by 800% for London-based start-up OLLY’S after losing 40% of its monthly revenue overnight due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Millennium Bridge Newscastle

Press release

UK inward investment projects increase in 2019

Department for International Trade (DIT) statistics showing the number of foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the UK for the financial year 2019/2020.

Secretary of State Liz Truss and UK representatives speaking to Australia and New Zealand representatives

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Liz Truss kick-starts trade negotiations with Australia and New Zealand

The UK Government has published its negotiation objectives for trade agreements with Australia and New Zealand

Latest from the Department for International Trade

  1. Fair processing notice for the Selling Online Overseas service
    • Guidance
  2. Alister Jack responds to US tariffs August 2020
    • Government response
  3. Liz Truss' response to latest tariffs
    • Government response

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What the Department for International Trade does

We secure UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade.

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Services

  1. Check UK trade tariffs from 1 January 2021
  2. Prepare to import goods from the EU to Great Britain from 1 January 2021
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Guidance and regulation

  1. UK tariffs from 1 January 2021
    • Detailed guide
  2. Existing UK trade agreements with non-EU countries
    • Detailed guide
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News and communications

  1. Alister Jack responds to US tariffs August 2020
    • Government response
  2. Liz Truss' response to latest tariffs
    • Government response
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Research and statistics

  1. Public attitudes to trade tracker (PATT): wave 2
    • Research
  2. Directory of UK Safety Tech Providers
    • Research
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Policy papers and consultations

  1. Education Sector Advisory Group minutes
    • Policy paper
  2. Department for International Trade: Care Leaver Covenant offer
    • Policy paper
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Transparency and freedom of information releases

  1. DIT senior officials travel, hospitality and Permanent Secretary meetings: January to March 2020
    • Transparency
  2. DIT special advisers' gifts, hospitality and meetings: January to March 2020
    • Transparency
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Contact DIT

General enquiries from UK-based businesses

Contact Form: General enquiries from UK-based businesses

Ask general questions about trade and investment.

Transition period enquiries from UK-based businesses

Contact Form: Transition period enquiries from UK-based businesses

Ask transition period related questions about trade and investment.

International trade advisers in your area

Contact Form: International trade advisers in your area

Find an international trade adviser near you.

Enquiries from overseas businesses

Contact Form: Enquiries from overseas businesses

Ask about setting up or doing business in the UK.

Department for International Trade

King Charles Street
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom

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+44 (0) 20 7215 5000

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Freedom of Information

Information Rights Unit
55 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2EY
United Kingdom

Email

FOI@trade.gov.uk

High profile groups within DIT

  1. Department for International Trade Defence & Security Organisation
  2. Export Control Joint Unit
  3. Healthcare UK
  4. Life Sciences Organisation
  5. Trade Remedies Investigations Directorate
  6. UK Defence and Security Exports
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