Britain must define in its place in the world with rich trading relationships
Dr Nik Kotecha OBE is Founder and Chairman of Morningside Pharmaceuticals and Founder of the Randal Charitable Foundation
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 19: Prime Minister, Boris Johnson hosts a virtual meeting of G7 leaders in the Cabinet Room at Number Ten, Downing Street on February 19, 2021 in London, England. The 2021 G Summit will be held in Carbis Bay, Cornwall from 11-13th June. (Photo by Geoff Pugh - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Today, the government will seek to define the UK’s place in the world as it publishes “Global Britain in a Competitive Age” reviewing foreign and defence policy. Back in 1962, the American statesman, Dean Acheson, famously observed that the UK had “lost an Empire but not yet found a role.”
£20 million SME Brexit Support Fund opens for applications
The fund will help smaller businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU.
From:
15 March 2021
Smaller businesses can today (15 March 2021) apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the
EU.
The £20 million
SME Brexit Support Fund enables traders to access practical support, including training for new customs, rules of origin and
VAT processes.
HMRC), said:
We recognise that changes to customs rules have been challenging for small and micro businesses, and this is why we are encouraging business owners to apply for support through the
East Midlands businesses told to consider Africa for post-Brexit opportunities
Department for International Trade says five of the world’s 10 fastest growing economies are in Africa
03:00, 12 FEB 2021
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More East Midland business should start thinking about doing post-Brexit deals with Africa, according to senior trade advisors.
The Department for International Trade (DIT) and the Midlands Engine hosted a “virtual visit” to the region to discuss opportunities for the regions businesses to help meet a growing demand across Africa for British goods, services, and expertise.