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10 August 2018 — Press release
UK exports remain at record high in the year to June 2018
Latest trade figures show demand for British goods and services is higher than ever, with exports at record high of £621 billion in the year to June 2018.
7 August 2018 — News story
Wakefield 'Willy Wonka' opening chocolate factories around the world
A master chocolatier who supplies his equipment and expertise to budding ‘Willy Wonkas’ globally, is looking to double his international activity.
27 July 2018 — News story
Gloucestershire robots sent to teach kids in the US and Australia
Stroud-based firm Ohbot secure export deal with the Microsoft Store, demonstrating global demand for the UK’s innovative education sector.
1 August 2018 — News story
Yorkshire design studio secures distribution deal in Australia
Home-grown business Alison Hardcastle celebrates export growth success, after focusing efforts on expanding international presence.
25 July 2018 — Press release
Wales set to host Board of Trade this November
Board of Trade will showcase Welsh trade and investment, whilst DIT brings advice to exporters at the Royal Welsh Show this week.
25 July 2018 — News story
Bath tech firm secures £1.2 million worth of export deals
ScienceScope, an education technology company, is set to double its turnover following new export deals in the United Arab Emirates and Singapore.
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We secure UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade.
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Department for International Trade
Whitehall
London
SW1A 2AH
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 (0) 20 7215 5000
Enquiries for overseas companies looking to set up in the UK
Telephone
+44 (0)207 000 9012
Overseas companies can contact the Investment Services Team for information about setting up in the UK including the help that is available.
Companies in the North West - export enquiries
Lee House
90 Great Bridgewater Street
Manchester
M1 5JW
United Kingdom
Telephone
0333 320 0392
Contact your local DIT office for enquiries about exporting and find out how DIT can help.
Companies in the North East - export enquiries
Aykley Heads Business Centre
Durham
DH1 5TS
United Kingdom
Telephone
0345 136 0169
Contact your local DIT office for enquiries about exporting and find out how DIT can help.
Companies in Yorkshire and the Humber - export enquiries
County Way
Barnsley
S70 2JW
United Kingdom
Telephone
0300 365 1000
Contact your local DIT office for enquiries about exporting and find out how DIT can help.
Companies in the West Midlands - export enquiries
75 Harborne Road
Birmingham
B15 3DH
United Kingdom
Telephone
0345 222 0159
Contact your local DIT office for enquiries about exporting and find out how DIT can help.
Companies in the East Midlands - export enquiries
The International Trade Centre
5 Merus Court
Leicester
LE19 1RJ
United Kingdom
Telephone
0345 052 4001
Contact your local DIT office for enquiries about exporting and find out how DIT can help.
Companies in the East of England - export enquiries
Titan Court
3 Bishops Square
Hatfield
Hertfordshire
AL10 9NE
United Kingdom
Telephone
01707 398 398
Contact your local DIT office for enquiries about exporting and find out how DIT can help.
Companies in London - export enquiries
6th Floor
140 Aldersgate Street
London
EC1A 4HY
United Kingdom
Telephone
020 7234 3000
Contact your local DIT office for enquiries about exporting and find out how DIT can help.
Companies in the South West - export enquiries
Leigh Court
Abbots Leigh
Bristol
BS8 3RA
United Kingdom
Telephone
01275 370 944
Contact your local DIT office for enquiries about exporting and find out how DIT can help.
Companies in the South East - export enquiries
Unit 10
Fulcrum
2 Solent Way
Whiteley
Fareham
PO15 7FN
United Kingdom
Telephone
0330 300 0012
Contact your local DIT office for enquiries about exporting and find out how DIT can help.
Scottish Enterprise
Telephone
0800 019 1953
Businesses in Scotland are assisted in international trade by Scottish Enterprise
Business Wales
Telephone
03000 6 03000
Businesses in Wales are assisted in international trade by Business Wales.
Invest Northern Ireland
Telephone
0800 181 4422
Businesses in Northern Ireland are assisted in international trade by Invest Northern Ireland.
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