Trade and BERR - Introduction
There are three main strands to the work of the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) on trade which are covered within the Department by the Europe, International Trade and Development Directorate (EITD), UK Trade and Investment (UKTI), and Export Control Organisation (ECO).
Work of EITD:
EITD's Europe team and Trade Policy Unit work with a variety of partners and institutions both at home, in Europe and worldwide to promote a vision of open and competitive markets and a world trading system that is fair as well as free (see related BERR links for further information).
UKTI:
UK doing business internationally and overseas enterprises seeking to set up or expand in the UK.Its role is to help companies realise their international business potential through knowledge transfer, and on-going partnership support.
UK Trade & Investment offers services to:
- UK businesses that want to grow their business internationally
- Overseas businesses that want to locate in the UK
For Further information see their web site in related links
Work of ECO:
The aim of UK export control is to promote global security by facilitating responsible exports, Certain strategic goods and technology, such as military items and dual-use goods, may not be exported from the UK without a licence. The Export Control Organisation's web pages, under the Strategic Export Control heading, summarise current strategic export controls, the different types of licences needed and how to apply for them.
Contact:
Response Centre
Tel:020 7215 5000
or :020 7215 6740 (Minicom)
Fax: 020 7215 0105
email: enquiries@berr.gsi.gov.uk