Department for International Trade news and archive

Government launches ‘Made in the UK: Sold to the World’ strategy

The Department for International Trade has launched a new ‘Made in the UK: Sold to the World’ strategy to help UK businesses hit 1 trillion pounds in exports. The ambitious export strategy from the government aims to support businesses across the UK double exports and sell their world-class products by “seizing huge untapped opportunities on...

Fairs

Joor announces new partnerships for the summer 2021 season

For the first time, global wholesale platform Joor is partnering with Copenhagen International Fashion Fair (CIFF) as well as the UK Department for International trade via its Joor Passport service. As part of its partnership with renowned Copenhagen trade show CIFF, Joor will support the virtual element of the event, the company announced in a...

Business

UK Government announces ‘bounce-back’ plan for the retail industry

The Department for International Trade (DIT) has announced new trade measures for the consumer and retail industry to help support businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The ‘bounce-back’ plan, announced by the exports minister includes new measures to “help boost exports and increase British retail firms’ readiness to sell overseas,”...