Export: Government to strengthen measures on export licensing (UK)

The Secretary of State for Business today announced a series of measures on UK export licensing designed to make the system more transparent and to allow for the immediate suspension of export licences to countries that experience a sharp deterioration in security or stability.

Export: Firms Urged To Tap Into Export Growth In Thailand (UKTI)

North East firms are being urged to tap into export growth in Thailand by learning first-hand about the business opportunities available.

Export: British business to benefit from UK-China trade talks

The UK and China have signed guidelines designed to boost spending on infrastructure in both countries and provide opportunities for British companies to win business.

Export: UK trade deficit narrows as exports hit a record

The UK's trade deficit narrowed sharply in October, as the value of exports hit a record high, official figures have shown.

Export: China warns of 'severe challenges' to exports to West

China faces "severe challenges" to its exports due to economic difficulties in key Western markets, the country's commerce ministry has warned.

Export: UK needs to win export orders in developing economies

Only 2 percent of the UK's total exports from 2000 to 2010 went to China, according to a report released on Monday that claims Britain needs to reorient its exports toward emerging economies.

UKTI Report: Defence & Security Opportunities in Greece

Despite Greece’s well publicised financial difficulties, defence and security equipment purchases remain important.

Export: Introducing UK Export Finance

I am writing to let you know that from today, the Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD) will be operating under the brand name of ‘UK Export Finance’.

Export: Britain prepared to block Eurozone move to relax arms embargo on China

Britain is prepared to block any move to relax the European Union arms embargo on China in exchange for Chinese help bailing out the eurozone.

INDIA GLOBAL SUMMIT ON MSMEs 2011 (Update)

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in association with the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India is organising the India Global Summit on MSMEs on 19 - 20 October 2011 at The Lalit, Barakhamba Avenue, New Delhi.

Bribery: SFO delays bribery inquiry involving EADS subsidiary

A formal investigation by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) into allegations that bribes were paid by a defence company with British links to Saudi Arabian officials is being delayed while the Government considers the political implications.

Market Intelligence Centre Updates - Oct 2011

Update of new developments within the Aerospace (AeMIC), Defence (DeMIC), Security (SeMIC), and Space (SpMIC) Market Intelligence Centres.

Market Intelligence Centre Updates - Sept 2011

Update of new developments within the Aerospace (AeMIC), Defence (DeMIC), Security (SeMIC), and Space (SpMIC) Market Intelligence Centres during Sept 2011.

US Regulations pertaining to PSCs

DoD/DFARS Issues Interim Rule, 48 CFR Parts 216, 225, and 252, DFARS; Contractors Performing Private Security Functions

ADS Membership Survey Feedback

New ADS / The Times Group publication release - ADS Advance - due for release at DSEi

ADS Advance – includes a quarterly quality magazine that covers features from across the industries; a weekly online newsletter sent by email to members and subscribers and a daily online news site on the internet.

Export: Export offset reporting template (UKOSG)

The UK Offset Strategy Group (UKOSG) recently met, and produced the attached export offset reporting template, outlining some generic information that its Members felt that UK companies could safely provide to the British Government, without having any potential concerns on commercial confidentiality issues.