BUSINESS LINKS
www.babc.org – The BritishAmerican Business Council (BABC) is the largest transatlantic business organization, consisting of 26 British-American business associations and more than 3,000 companies in major cities throughout North America and the UK.
www.babinc.org – BritishAmerican Business is the leading transatlantic business organization dedicated to helping its member companies build their international business.
www.bexa.co.uk – The British Exporters Association (BExA) is an independent national trade association representing all sectors of the export community.
www.businesslink.gov.uk – Whether you are a sole trader or a firm of 250 employees, this site can provide you with straightforward information for all your business needs, from finance and grants to buying or selling a business.
www.companieshouse.gov.uk – Companies House provides comprehensive guidance on company formation, a series of detailed booklets on various aspects and numerous useful addresses on its website.
www.uktradeinfo.com – As part of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Statistical Analysis of Trade Unit (SATU) it focuses on trade statistics business, produces quality and timely trade statistics and delivers activities associated with this work.
EDUCATION
www.britishcouncil.org – The British Council has been creating ties between people in the UK and those in other countries for 75 years. It runs programmes in education, English language, the arts, science and technology, sport and governance.
www.dcsf.gov.uk – The Department for Children, Schools and Families provides information on childcare and education, from early years onwards.
www.ecis.org – The European Council of International Schools (ECIS) provides services to support professional development, curriculum and instruction, leadership and good governance in international schools located in Europe and around the world.
www.fulbright.co.uk – The Fulbright Programme promotes peace and understanding through educational exchange.
www.schoolplacement.com – Bennett Educational Resources is the industry specialist in education placement advisement and customized consulting services for individual family clients and multinational corporations with relocating personnel.
GOVERNMENT
www.defra.gov.uk – The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) works for the essentials of life – food, air, land, water, people, animals and plants.
www.direct.gov.uk – This site offers the easy way to access government services. It guides you through more than 900 government websites straight through to public services.
www.homeoffice.gov.uk – The Home Office is the government department responsible for ensuring we live in a safe, just and tolerant society. It is responsible for the police in England and Wales, national security, the justice system and immigration.
www.patent.gov.uk – The UK Patent Office is responsible for Intellectual Property (copyright, designs, patents and trade marks) in the UK.
www.statistics.gov.uk – Provides official national statistics on Britain’s economy, population and society at national and local level.
www.bis.gov.uk – The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills’ central purpose is to help ensure business success in an increasingly competitive world. It is the voice for business across Government. It leads the Government’s drive to raise UK levels of productivity, create the conditions for business success and strengthen the economic performance of all the regions.
www.usembassy.org.uk – The US Embassy in London.
GRANTS AND ASSISTANCE
www.hmrc.gov.uk – SMEs may be able to claim payable tax credits in cash from the Inland Revenue if they have losses in the accounting period.
www.bis.gov.uk – The Department for Business, Innovation & Skills provides information on the range of grants and assistance that is available to businesses.
www.investni.com – Northern Ireland offers a highly attractive and competitive package of financial incentives, recruitment and training, R&D and other development support tailored to each company’s needs.
www.rsascotland.gov.uk – The Scottish Government can provide financial assistance to new and existing businesses in Scotland, including Regional Selective Assistance and Innovation Grants for SMEs and larger organisations to help support R&D projects.
www.wales.gov.uk – The Welsh Assembly Government has a range of grants available to businesses, including the Single Investment Fund (SIF), which can assist businesses of various sizes with starting up, developing new products, processes or services and so on.
IMMIGRATION
www.fco.gov.uk – The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) issues visas and advises on immigration matters for visitors to the UK.
www.iasuk.org – The Immigration Advisory Service (IAS) is the UK’s largest charity providing representation and confidential advice in immigration and asylum law, independently from the Government
www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk – As part of the Home Office, the Immigration and Nationality Directorate (IND) is responsible for immigration control. It also considers applications for permission to stay, citizenship and asylum.
www.ukvisas.gov.uk – A joint Home Office and Foreign and Commonwealth Office Unit that runs the UK’s visa service.
INWARD INVESTMENT
www.buyusa.gov/uk – The US Commercial Service providing Export Assistance to the UK.
www.uktradeinvest.gov.uk – UK Trade & Investment is a UK government organization helping UK companies do business abroad, and helping overseas companies do business in the UK.
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
www.advantagewm.co.uk – The regional development agency responsible for the West Midlands region of the UK.
www.eeda.org.uk – The East of England is the region of the UK located immediately north of London.
www.emda.org.uk – The East Midlands Development Agency assists investors into this centrally-located region in the UK.
www.investni.com – Invest Northern Ireland aims to change Northern Ireland into a high-growth economy driven by innovation and enterprise.
www.nwda.co.uk – The Northwest Development Agency is responsible for the sustainable economic development and regeneration of England’s North West.
www.onenortheast.co.uk – One Northeast is the regional development agency covering the North East region of England, comprising Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, County Durham and Tees Valley.
www.seeda.co.uk – The South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) came into operation to take the strategic lead in promoting the sustainable economic development of the region.
www.southwestrda.org.uk – South West of England Regional Development Agency. Their goal is to improve the economy of the South West.
www.sdi.org.uk – Scottish Development International helps would-be investors get the most from Scotland’s powerful knowledge-based industries.
www.thinklondon.com – Think London is the official foreign direct investment agency for London.
www.ibwales.com – International Business Wales’s mission is to maintain Wales’ position as a world-class location for overseas business.
www.yorkshire-forward.com – Promotes the Yorkshire and Humber region of the UK, providing advice and support for would-be invstors.
TAXATION
www.hmce.gov.uk – HM Revenue & Customs is responsible for collecting the bulk of tax revenue, as well as paying Tax Credits and Child Benefits, and strengthening the UK’s frontiers.
www.hm-treasury.gov.uk – The Treasury is the UK’s economics and finance ministry. It is responsible for formulating and implementing the government’s financial and economic policy.
UK
www.fco.gov.uk – This site provides up-to-date information about Britain, including UK government policy and humanitarian efforts, British science and technology advancements, requirements and regulations for visas to Britain, and a wealth of additional information and news about Britain and the US.
www.expatexchange.com – Company information, expat blogs, advice and information
www.focus-info.org – FOCUS is the information resource for expatriates, international assignees and their families living and working in London and the rest of the UK.
www.information-britain.co.uk – Over one million pages on everything from where to stay to places to visit.
www.visitbritain.com – VisitBritain works in partnership with the national tourist boards in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to promote an attractive image of Britain. It provides impartial tourism information and gathers essential market intelligence for the UK tourism industry.
UK TRADE SHOWS and EXHIBITION SITES
www.exhibitions.co.uk – This site offers a comprehensive listing of all the consumer, public, industrial and trade exhibitions to be held in major venues around the UK.
www.tsnn.co.uk – If you need a supplier to help with your next exhibition, event, or seminar, this site will help you find the right partner.
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