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Press release

Majority support free trade agreements

Two thirds (66%) of the UK public support free trade agreements, with only 3% saying they are opposed.

Liam Fox with students

Press release

Liam Fox launches training scheme to find UK's future trade experts

Dr Liam Fox MP launches the world’s first international trade training scheme to grow the UK’s talent pool of future negotiators, policy makers and Trade Commissioners.

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News story

Secretary of State for International Trade announces Australasia HM Trade Commissioner

In Parliament on July 11, International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox MP announced the creation of an Australasia HM Trade Commissioner

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News story

UK exports remain strong despite global slowdown

Latest ONS data shows demand for British goods and services continue to grow to record heights despite a challenging global outlook

NTAP students creating products to export

News story

International Trade Summer School inspires next generation of exporters

The National Trade Academy Programme Summer School will upskill the next generation of exporters and trade experts in Scotland.

Sir Stephen O'Brien at DIT Board meeting

Press release

Sir Stephen O'Brien named as new DIT Board member

Former International Development Minister appointed to Department for International Trade (DIT) Board following the departure of Dr Pippa Malmgren.

Latest from the Department for International Trade

  1. Strategic Trade Advisory Group (STAG): summary of discussions 6 June 2019
    • Policy paper
  2. Joint Statement of the 13th Meeting of the India-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee, 15 July 2019
    • News story
  3. Overseas Business Risk - Mauritius
    • Guidance

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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 export from the UK to the EU after Brexit
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Guidance and regulation

  1. Check temporary rates of customs duty (tariffs) on imports after Brexit
    • Detailed guide
  2. Signed UK trade agreements transitioned from the EU
    • Detailed guide
See all guidance and regulation

News and communications

  1. Joint Statement of the 13th Meeting of the India-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee, 15 July 2019
    • News story
  2. Summaries of consultations on future FTAs published
    • Press release
See all news and communications

Research and statistics

  1. great.gov.uk performance dashboard
    • Official statistics
  2. DIT national survey of registered businesses’ exporting behaviours, attitudes and needs 2018
    • Official statistics
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Policy papers and consultations

  1. Strategic Trade Advisory Group (STAG): summary of discussions 6 June 2019
    • Policy paper
  2. Trade with New Zealand
    • Closed consultation
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Transparency and freedom of information releases

  1. Department for International Trade annual report and accounts 2018 to 2019
    • Corporate report
  2. Department for International Trade single departmental plan
    • Corporate report
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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
Sir Stephen O’Brien
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.

Brexit enquiries from UK-based businesses

Contact Form: Brexit 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

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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

High profile groups within DIT

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

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