LONDON, Sept 15 (KUNA) -- The UK Department for Business and Trade announced on Monday International Trade Week (ITW) 2025 from 3 to 7 November to help more British firms export goods and services, to boost wages, create jobs and grow the economy. The free trade-focused business events are open to businesses of all sizes and sectors: from those looking to secure their first international contract, to experienced exporters keen to increase sales in new or existing markets, according to a statement from the Dept.? Through a range of in-person events, workshops and webinars, attendees will be able to develop exporting knowledge and skills, gain valuable insights on specific markets, and increase understanding of key opportunities globally. Since ITW 2024, the Government has agreed three landmark trade deals with the US, EU, and India, and launched a major Trade Strategy, setting out our long-term approach to maximising trade opportunities. ? Now in its fifth year, International Trade Week is led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in partnership with industry and sponsored by Santander UK.?? SMEs make up 99.8 percent of the entire UK business population, and Santander and DBT share a common interest in supporting them to connect with the help available to build their knowledge and capability to pursue global opportunities, the statement noted. John Baldwin, CEO of Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking, Santander UK, said, "Santander UK is pleased to be supporting International Trade Week again this year as part of our ongoing collaboration with the Department for Business and Trade." "In our work with internationally ambitious businesses, we know that they face challenges as they scale, but their entrepreneurial spirit and resilience always shines through. "According to our recent Trade Barometer, over a quarter of businesses say they want help finding customers, business partners and suppliers overseas. "Initiatives such as International Trade Week are vital for helping businesses grow overseas and receive the much-needed support they seek from?both the government and private sector," he added.
The Government's wide-ranging support for exporters is now more accessible than ever, brought together in one place via the new Business Growth Service. The platform includes access to export funding through UKEF, as well as the UK Export Academy, which helped more than 11,000 businesses sell internationally last financial year alone. (end) nbs.gb