We are pleased to share some great highlights this month.
At the end of March we are bringing you even more business growth support services to your doorstep with our Made in the UK, Sold to the World roadshow coming to Darlington, Newcastle, St Helens and Wakefield.
This is your last chance to register for the Indo-Pacific Roadshow in Leeds next week.
Don't miss out, there is still time to enter your business in the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards, but hurry, entries close soon (entries close at 11:59pm on Sunday 9 March 2025).
Read on to find out more about our latest international trade news and get your business growing.
Made in the UK, sold to the world 2025 Roadshow
Explore the global opportunities for your business at an event near you.
UK businesses develop and sell amazing products and services that the whole world wants.
Join us for a free event, in:
Darlington on Tuesday, 25th March 2025 - 09:00-14:00
Newcastle on Wednesday, 26th March 2025 - 09:00-14:00
St Helens on Wednesday, 26th March 2025 - 08:00-10:30 or
Wakefield on Thursday, 27th March 2025 - 08:00-10:30
Each with a different programme, specific to your area, these roadshows are designed to equip you with the tools to start selling internationally or build on your existing international presence.
More details can be found here.
Made in the UK, Sold to the Indo-Pacific: Meet the Experts
Date, time and venue: Monday, 10th March 2025 - 09:30 - 13:00, Leeds
Want to hear from market experts, sector specialists and other companies about export opportunities in the Indo-Pacific?
The Made in the UK Sold to the Indo-Pacific Roadshow 2025 is the ideal platform to engage, interact and learn how to grow your business in this region.
Register today and make sure you don't miss out on booking your one-to-one meetings with our Commercial Officers.
Are you part of our Export Academy community yet?
Over 18,000 businesses across the UK have already joined our training programme. It’s totally free and takes only a few minutes to get started.
Here are the latest highlights:
Harness the power of ChatGPT to drive your international growth
Content chameleon: How exporters can succeed with international content marketing
Manage agents and distributors in export markets
More information can be found here.
Meet Healthcare Stakeholders from Ghana
Date and Venue: Wednesday, 19th March 2025 - Queens Hotel, Leeds
The Roadshow will focus on opportunities, particularly live and emerging across Ghana’s healthcare value chain. This is an exclusive opportunity for UK companies to gain insight into live and planned commercial opportunities in Ghana. Promote your expertise and capabilities to Ghanaian healthcare stakeholders and find out about about their procurement requirements. Learn how to join their vendor lists and establish new business relationships.
Find out more here.
Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards
Entries close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 9th March 2025
There are twelve sector-focused categories your business could be nominated for including Advanced Manufacturing & Construction, Agriculture, Food & Drink, Consultancy & Professional Services, Creative Industries, Digital & Technology, Education & EdTech, Export Services, Financial Services & FinTech, Healthcare, Infrastructure & Engineering, Low Carbon Energy and Retail & Consumer Goods.
All you need to do is share your international trade success story with us, so what are you waiting for?
Statement on the Japan - UK Women's Economic Empowerment Seminar
Japan hosted a virtual seminar for British women entrepreneurs, investors and business owners seeking to increase trade and investment with Japan.
This continues an ongoing series of collaborative activities between the UK and Japan to uphold the commitments set out in the Women’s Economic Empowerment chapter of the UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). It supports the delivery of the joint commitment to enhancing women’s ability to fully access and benefit from the opportunities created by this Agreement, and to reduce the systemic barriers faced by women seeking to trade internationally.
Find out more here.
New 'global growth team' appointed by Trade Secretary
A new 'global growth team' of UK Trade Envoys has been appointed by the Trade Secretary to drive UK exports and investments as the Government pulls every lever available to drive economic growth.
Each market has been identified as presenting significant potential for growing UK trade.
Read more here.
Talks relaunch on India trade deal to boost UK’s growth agenda
A trade deal with India could unlock new opportunities for businesses and consumers in all regions and nations of the UK, support jobs, boost wages, and back the high-growth sectors identified in the government’s upcoming Industrial Strategy, such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy, financial services, and professional and business services.
Read more here.
Other news and events from across the network
Invitation to Participate in the Yorkshire Manufacturing Business Survey 2025
The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has jointly commissioned a “Yorkshire Manufacturing Deep Dive” with their partner combined authorities across Yorkshire, which KADA Research are delivering. The KADA team are undertaking the research for what is a significant opportunity to explore the sector’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities, while also identifying ways to enhance collaboration, share lessons, and build stronger linkages across Yorkshire.
This business survey will take approximately 8-10 minutes. Your responses will inform recommendations for regional business support, skills development, and sector growth strategies. Responses are confidential and will be aggregated for analysis purposes.
Take part here.
Greater Manchester Chamber International Trade Forum: Trading Across the Irish Sea
Thursday, 13th March 2025 - 9:15-10:45 - Elliot House, 151 Deansgate, Manchester, M3 3WD
This event will provide information about how to trade across the Irish Sea, including upcoming changes and the Windsor Framework.
Register here.
How to network if you HATE networking!
Thursday, 20th March 2025 - 12:00-13:00, Queen Street, Kingston upon Hull, HU1 1UU
If you're an introvert. someone who feels overwhelmed by the traditional approach to networking or simply someone who hasn't found their footing in building connections, this event is for you.
Register here.
