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Case Study: Clark Door

Hear from Northern Powerhouse Export Champions, Clark Door, on how they approached the Department for International Trade for support in beginning their exporting journey, right through to winning a Queen's Award for Enterprise.

Case Study: DT&G

Hear from Northern Powerhouse Export Champions, DT&G, on how their export journey got started and how the Department for International Trade supported them to grow globally with the help of advice, guidance, and funding towards trade missions.

Export Champion, Clark Door Ltd, presented with prestigious Queen's Award

On the 6 October 2021 Clark Door Limited, a leading manufacturer of specialist door systems based in Carlisle, was officially presented with one of the most prestigious business awards and highest honours for a UK business, the Queen’s Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2020. The awards celebrate the success of exciting and innovative businesses which are leading the way with pioneering products or services.

Case Study: Precision 21

Hear from Northern Powerhouse Export Champions, Precision 21, on how their export journey got started and how the Department for International Trade helped them grow globally with the help of trade missions. 

Northern Powerhouse Export Champion to be heard by millions as Paralympics begin

The Director of international award-winning disability accessibility consultancy, Direct Access, has completed a series of voice-overs for the imagery and audio-visuals being used at the Opening Ceremony. Steven will also be on call for the duration of the Paralympics as new content is developed and is excited for his voice to be broadcast to millions.

International Trade Podcast: The Role of Employment in Exporting

Our latest international podcast examines The Role of Employment in Exporting and features Ikram Malik – Business Immigration Partner and Adam Haines - Employment Law Partner at Aaron and Partners LLP, one of the North West’s largest regional law firms specialising in business services. The discussion – hosted by Nathan Milnes - will cover the main challenges and opportunities for GM businesses in a post-Brexit era, what the law says about recruiting key personnel from overseas, and how the new Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) impact employment law and recruitment at a global stage.

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Could your business benefit from a potential new Free Trade Agreement with Australia?

The UK has secured a trade deal in principle with Australia eliminating tariffs on all UK goods and boosting jobs and businesses across the country, in the first major trade deal negotiated from scratch by the Government since we left the EU. Find out how this could benefit your business.

Cumbrian Food Business Represents the North West on the International Stage

Cumbrian artisan condiment makers Hawkshead Relish recently had the opportunity to represent the North West and raise awareness of the region’s food and drink offer on the international stage.