Large national infrastructure projects have rarely been delivered at the pace of the UK Freeport programme; in March 2020, the government launched its consultation document, and in March 2021 it was announced that, subject to completing the necessary authorisation processes, the above eight locations would become Freeports.

November 17, 2022 saw the unveiling of the UK’s Autumn Statement. The plan hopes to create a more stable UK economy in light of the current global financial uncertainty.

Figures from the Department for International Trade published today (10 July), show the UK attracted 1,852 new inward investment projects in 2019/2020 financial year, representing a 4% increase on the… read more →

Open to Export have launched a competition for the chance to win £3000 towards your companies export strategy We spoke to the team about the Open to Export Action Plan… read more →

Open to Export have launched a completely free intuitive online planning tool to help businesses who plan on selling goods and services overseas. We spoke to the team about the… read more →

Today we released our review of UK export and import figures, following the release of HM Revenue and Customs Regional Trade Statistics. From January – June 2015, UK trade exports… read more →

Conservatives win majority, pound strengthens Markets are up almost 2% on the back of the Conservatives winning the election. Traders have also bet over night on the strengthening of the… read more →