MARCH 2025
We are pleased to share some great events coming up, including the new Made in the UK, Sold to the World Roadshows and Fuel your business growth with the Export Academy. Expressions of interest are now open for a trade mission to explore the games market in Japan. We also bring you a regional export success story from Bray Foods Ltd.
Helping you to access new markets and increase your sales potential is our top priority, so read on to find out more about the latest events, and international trade news.
Whether your business is taking its first steps internationally or expanding its global footprint, unlock your international potential at our nationwide sector-focused roadshow.
The first stop will be the North East, with a spotlight on Clean Energy. The North East's clean energy infrastructure, skilled workforce, strategic location and supportive environment, makes it an ideal location to shine a spotlight on exporting in this sector.
Thursday, 24th April 2025 - In-person event in Blyth
Friday, 25th April 2025 - Virtual meet the buyer
Click here to find out where else the roadshow is coming to, covering key UK industries like Advanced Manufacturing, Technology, Life Sciences, Creative and Digital, and Financial and Professional Services.
Upcoming Events to Accelerate your Business Growth
Empowering Women in Global Trade: Connect, Grow, Succeed - Thursday, 3rd April 2025 - Hilton York, Y01 9WD
Don't miss out on the opportunity to join us for an inspiring day dedicated to empowering women in global trade. Connect with experienced professionals, grow your network, and succeed in international markets.
Learn more about:
Market Research
Cultural Awareness
Market Entry
Safety Regulations
Branding
And more
Register here.
Have you signed up to the Export Academy 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:
Monday, 14th July - Thursday, 24th July 2025
Join us in partnership with UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie) and Games London on a UK trade mission to Japan to connect with industry players in Tokyo, attend BitSummit and engage with our specially curated Video Games Transforming Lives exhibit at the Osaka World Expo 2025.
This mission is aimed at ambitious games companies, looking to explore or grow their footprint in Japan.
Registrations close on Wednesday, 30th April 2025.
Express your interest here.
Founded in Manchester, Bray Foods’ dedication and passion for bakery is now serving foodservice, retail and export markets across the world. We caught up with Ilyas Musa, General Manager at Bray Foods to talk about the support they have received from DBT and the business' international success in the Middle East, resulting in over £4million in sales.
Find out more here.
News and updates . . .
Horizon: Regional International Trade Magazine, Spring 2025
Catch up on the Spring 24/25 edition of Horizon North East, with a feature on strengthening ties between the North East and the Latin America and the Caribbean (LATAC) region.
Horizon continues to be a fantastic free tool for businesses and offers the guidance and support they need to grow their international trade.
Find out more here.
This call for evidence seeks views, evidence and experiences of applying for and accessing debt finance in the UK. It sets out our interpretation of the evidence and our understanding of the debt finance landscape for small businesses.
The deadline for the call for evidence closes at 11:59 on Thursday, 8th May 2025.
Find out more here.
As part of the Government’s plan to support small businesses and boost global exports a new Board of Trade has been unveiled.
The Board will be charged with helping businesses, including the country’s 5.5 million SMEs, to boost their exports and help super-charge growth for the economy as part of the Plan for Change.
Read more here.
UK-India free trade talks are being relaunched, with a visit to India by the Business and Trade Secretary.
Securing trade deals with global economies like India demonstrates the UK’s commitment to free and fair trade and how this Government will support jobs, prosperity and real change for the British people.
Find out more here.
Events and news from around the network
Join this insightful roundtable event focused on business opportunities for UK companies in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany’s industrial powerhouse. This event will highlight growth potential in sectors such as Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Digitalisation.
Click here to register.
UK Tech Showcase at London Tech Week 2025 - Monday, 9th to Wednesday, 11th June 2025
Join us at the UK’s largest and most influential tech event. As a global celebration of tech, it unites the most innovative thinkers and talent of tomorrow in a week-long festival with over 45,000 attendees at last year’s main event at Kensington Olympia.
Click here to register.
This conference will bring together all the leading companies active in nuclear fuel to discuss the historic investments that are underway and what opportunities there are for the sector to get involved. Network with industry colleagues and learn about opportunities in the industry.
Click here to register.
