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Manufacturing, News, United Kingdom

September 22, 2024

  Exhibition Highlights: The extensive exhibition area will showcase cutting-edge technologies, including Industry 4.0 innovations, 3D printing breakthroughs, and automation solutions. Attendees will also have the unique opportunity to learn about Thrust WSH’s ambitious pursuit of the World Water Speed Record, highlighting remarkable engineering and high-performance innovations.   Conference Themes: The conference will feature key […]

Georgia’s Ministry of Economy announced on Tuesday its plans to export 500 tonnes of blueberries to the European Union and the United Kingdom as part of a strategic initiative aimed at expanding international market opportunities for local producers. According to Agenda.ge, a significant portion of the blueberry shipment has already been sent to these key […]

In a recent development, the Indian government has amended its ban on onion exports, allowing the shipment of 64,400 tonnes to the UAE and Bangladesh. A senior official from the federal ministry of commerce confirmed this decision, stating that it was made at the “request of friendly countries.”   The ban on onion exports was […]

In a recent development, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto has put forward the idea of exploring the potential for the Philippines to establish a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom (UK).   This proposition emerged during Recto’s meeting with UK Prime Minister’s Trade Envoy to the Philippines Richard Graham and UK Ambassador to the […]

During a recent joint news conference, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski and British Foreign Secretary David Cameron made a unified appeal to the U.S. Congress to adopt an aid package for Ukraine. The aid package, aimed at providing essential funding, is crucial for supporting Ukraine’s ongoing efforts.   U.S. President Joe Biden and other top […]

Recent reports reveal an encouraging trend in UK-Philippines bilateral trade, with total trade in goods and services hitting a record high of £3.0 billion. Chris Nelson, the Executive Director/Trustee of the British Chamber of Commerce Philippines (BCCP), expressed optimism regarding the ongoing positive trajectory of trade between the two nations.   In a recent interview, […]

News, United Kingdom, United States

February 5, 2024

Chris Heaton-Harris, the British minister for Northern Ireland, is set to journey to Washington to hold discussions with U.S. lawmakers regarding the reinstatement of the province’s devolved government. In addition to addressing this pivotal development, he will also highlight the economic potential of Northern Ireland, as stated by his department on Tuesday.   Northern Ireland, […]

The United Kingdom and India remain committed to pursuing a comprehensive and ambitious Free Trade Agreement (FTA), as confirmed by an official statement. The two nations are gearing up for the 14th round of negotiations, scheduled to commence this week, with a focus on intricate matters concerning goods, services, and investment.   Several critical topics […]

The United Kingdom and Switzerland are set to reinforce their financial ties with a post-Brexit agreement, aimed at deepening connections between the City of London and the Swiss banking system.   Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will sign the mutual recognition agreement during his visit to Berne, marking a significant step in bringing together Europe’s largest financial […]

In a bid to prevent import tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) traded between the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK), the EU has put forth a proposal for a three-year extension to the tightening of trade rules, originally slated to take effect next year.   The EU and the UK represent each other’s […]

In a landmark move, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have signed the Downing Street Accord during President Yoon’s state visit to London. This agreement represents a significant step in strengthening bilateral cooperation in various sectors, notably in defense, security, and technology.   The accord underlines both nations’ commitment […]

In a significant development in international relations, the United Kingdom and South Korea are set to commence negotiations on a fresh free trade agreement (FTA) and formalize a new diplomatic accord during the state visit of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol. This visit marks a momentous occasion, as it is the first state visit […]