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Coffee machine manufacturing process

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Export milestone for espresso machine manufacturer

Espresso coffee machine manufacturer Fracino to further increase exports after securing new certification

Dr Liam Fox listening to a presentation from Sure Chill

Press release

Welsh company receives Board of Trade Award for exporting success

The International Trade Secretary awards Cardiff-based technology company Sure Chill with a Board of Trade Award (BOFTA).

Dr Liam Fox MP meets with businesses in Northern Ireland

Press release

Board of Trade Meets in Northern Ireland for the first time

The global success of Northern Ireland firms is celebrated as the International Trade Secretary takes the Board of Trade to Northern Ireland for the first time.

Port of Dover

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British exports hit a record high, according to new official data

Fresh statistics from the ONS today show UK firms sold more overseas in the 2018/19 financial year than at any time since records began.

International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox and Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Gudlaugur Thórdarson

Press release

International Trade Secretary visits Iceland to promote trade continued investment in UK

The International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox is in Iceland today, promoting UK trade.

Minister Hollingbery and export champions

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Department for International Trade announces East of England Export Champions

Trade Policy Minister, George Hollingbery announces 25 new Export Champions in the East of England.

Latest from the Department for International Trade

  1. Welsh company receives Board of Trade Award for exporting success
    • Press release
  2. UK and Azerbaijan commit to fresh partnership on renewable energy
    • Press release
  3. RT Hon Dr Liam Fox MP champions UK digital economy at Paris meeting
    • Press release

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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. Register as an overseas company
  2. Get your business ready to import from the EU to the UK after Brexit
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Guidance and regulation

  1. Check temporary rates of customs duty (tariffs) on imports after EU Exit
    • Detailed guide
  2. Signed UK trade agreements transitioned from the EU
    • Detailed guide
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News and communications

  1. Welsh company receives Board of Trade Award for exporting success
    • Press release
  2. UK and Azerbaijan commit to fresh partnership on renewable energy
    • Press release
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Research and statistics

  1. Trade and investment core statistics book
    • Official statistics
  2. great.gov.uk performance dashboard
    • Official statistics
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Policy papers and consultations

  1. Continuing the UK’s trade relationship with the CARIFORUM states: parliamentary report
    • Policy paper
  2. Call for evidence to identify UK interest in existing EU trade remedy measures
    • Consultation outcome
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Transparency and freedom of information releases

  1. DIT: spending over £25,000, January 2019
    • Transparency
  2. DIT prompt payment data October to December 2018
    • Transparency
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Our ministers

Liam Fox MP

The Rt Hon

Liam Fox MP
George Hollingbery
George Hollingbery
Graham Stuart MP
Graham Stuart MP

Our management

Antonia Romeo
Antonia Romeo
Permanent Secretary
Crawford Falconer
Second Permanent Secretary and Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser
John Alty
Director General, Trade Policy
John Mahon
Director General, Exports
Mark Slaughter
Director General, Investment
Louis Taylor
Chief Executive, UK Export Finance
Catherine Vaughan
Director General and Chief Operating Officer
Simon Walker
Lead non-executive board member
Julie Currie
Non-executive board member
Noel Harwerth
Non-executive board member
Dr Pippa Malmgren
Non-executive board member

Contact DIT

General enquiries from UK based businesses

Contact Form: General enquiries from UK based businesses

Ask general questions about trade and investment.

EU exit enquiries from UK based businesses

Contact Form: EU exit enquiries from UK based businesses

Ask Brexit 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

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Department for International Trade

King Charles Street
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 (0) 20 7215 5000

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SW1A 2HP
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Email

FOI@trade.gov.uk

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  1. Export Control Joint Unit
  2. Department for International Trade Defence & Security Organisation
  3. Healthcare UK
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