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Business and Government Strategy Symposium, Cumberland Lodge - the first report: kick-starting the dialogue on trade and services. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Record of the discussions held between 30 September to 1 October 2008 for the first Business and Government Strategy Symposium on international trade in services, and the actions that Government has taken as a result. First in a series of publications to document the ideas, challenges and solutions that Government and business will generate together through a series of events at Cumberland Lodge.

Internet only 		09/75009-03-2009 A4
24 Pages
Economic openness and economic prosperity: trade and investment analytical papers topic 2 of 18. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Analyses the effect of open markets on prosperity. Argues that complementary policies can help maximising the benefits of economic openness. One of a series of analytical papers supporting the 'Trade and investment for growth' white paper (URN 11/717).

Internet only 		11/72109-02-2011 A4
14 Pages
Global context - how has world trade and investment developed, what's next? Trade and investment analytical papers topic 1 of 18. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Analyses trends in world trade and investment, the impact of the global economic crisis and future developments. One of a series of analytical papers supporting the 'Trade and investment for growth' white paper (URN 11/717).

Internet only 		11/72209-02-2011 A4
18 Pages
Liberalising trade in services: a new consultation on the World Trade Organisation GATS negotiations. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Closed consultation. A new consultation on the world trade organisation General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) negotiations. Consultation period ended 3 January 2003.

Internet only 		02/140331-10-2002 A4
82 Pages
Liberalising trade in services: a new consultation on the WTO GATS negotiations: summary of responses and Government's reply. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Sets out the messages from the comments received in submissions and responses to the public consultation on trade in services held in October 2002 (URN 02/1403).

Internet only 		03/164531-12-2003 A4
47 Pages
Protectionism: trade and investment analytical papers topic 5 of 18. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Analyses the effect of protectionism on trade. One of a series of analytical papers that supporting the 'Trade and investment for growth' white paper (URN 11/717).

Internet only 		11/71809-02-2011 A4
22 Pages
Regional integration and trade in sub-Saharan Africa: trade and investment analytical papers topic 7 of 18. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Analyses why enhancing regional integration and trade are important issues for the future development of sub-Saharan Africa. One of a series of analytical papers supporting the 'Trade and investment for growth' white paper (URN 11/717).

Internet only 		11/97806-07-2011 A4
26 Pages
Regulatory cooperation: trade and investment analytical papers topic 17 of 18. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Examines regulatory cooperation as a tool to promote international trade, and identifies the main challenges facing UK policymakers. One of a series of analytical papers supporting the 'Trade and investment for growth' white paper (URN 11/717).

Internet only 		12/53306-01-2012 A4
10 Pages
Simplifying trade across UK borders: a plan of action. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

BIS and HMRC's response to a mandate in last year's pre budget report to review UK border processes and present policy recommendations to improve these. Includes an action plan which is a comprehensive analysis of UK borders procedure and practices with recommendations to reduce the cost of border regulation, and place trade facilitation at the heart of the UK’s trade and border strategy.

Internet only 		09/146402-12-2009 A4
44 Pages
Sources of economic growth: trade and investment analytical papers topic 6 of 18. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Analyses the sources of economic growth. Looks at both historical and future sources of growth. One of a series of analytical papers supporting the 'Trade and investment for growth' white paper (URN 11/717).

Internet only 		11/72308-03-2011 A4
15 Pages
Summary of responses to the trade and investment white paper: a call for evidence. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Summarises the contributions gathered from the stakeholder consultation seminars and the submissions received in response to the call for evidence (URN 10/1262). See also the white paper (11/717).

Internet only 		11/72609-02-2011 A4
29 Pages
The UK and the Single Market: trade and investment analytical papers topic 4 of 18. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Argues that there is still substantial scope for further UK economic growth from a better functioning Single Market. One of a series of analytical papers supporting the 'Trade and investment for growth' white paper (URN 11/717).

Internet only 		11/71909-02-2011 A4
9 Pages
Trade and the environment: trade and investment analytical papers topic 14 of 18. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Examines the relationship between trade and the environment. Covers the environmental impacts of trade liberalisation, carbon leakage and border adjustment mechanisms, and environmental regulation, labelling and sustainability. One of a series of analytical papers supporting the 'Trade and investment for growth' white paper (URN 11/717).

Internet only 		12/54211-01-2012 A4
25 Pages
Trade facilitation - UK issues: trade and investment analytical papers topic 10 of 18. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Examines the issue of trade facilitation from a UK perspective and identifies the main challenges facing UK policymakers. One of a series of analytical papers supporting the 'Trade and investment for growth' white paper (URN 11/717).

Internet only 		11/1102X01-11-2011 A4
24 Pages
Trade promotion: trade and investment analytical papers topic 8 of 18. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Assesses the role of Government support for exporting. One of a series of analytical papers supporting the 'Trade and investment for growth' white paper (URN 11/717).

Internet only 		11/85812-04-2011 A4
15 Pages
Trade white paper: call for evidence. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Aims to gather perspectives on UK trade and investment performance and potential. This includes the role of government on trade issues, the impact of global developments, both economic and otherwise, and the course of UK trade policy. The views gathered will inform the development of a white paper for an overarching trade and investment strategy. Deadline for responses was 14 January 2011. See URN 11/726 for the summary of responses and 11/717 for the white paper.

Internet only 		10/126205-11-2010 A4
9 Pages
UK bribery and corruption law. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Joint FCO, UK Trade & Investment and BERR pamphlet giving basic information about UK Bribery and Corruption Law and answers to some frequently asked questions about bribery and corruption.

Internet only 		08/109114-07-2008 1/3 A4
8 Pages
UK Singapore economic & business partnership: letter from BIS and British High Commission in Singapore to stakeholders. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Responses by 26 August 2011. Letter seeking views on an initiative to create a more strategic economic and business partnership at UK Government to Singapore Government level. The partnership aims to support the interests of UK businesses operating in Singapore and Singaporean businesses operating in the UK.

Internet only 		11/120003-08-2011 A4
2 Pages
UK trade performance over the past years: trade and investment analytical papers topic 3 of 18. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Overview of total trade by the UK over time, examining exports of goods and services and also imports in more detail. Discusses factors which may influence trade performance. One of a series of analytical papers supporting the 'Trade and investment for growth' white paper (URN 11/717).

Internet only 		11/72009-02-2011 A4
22 Pages
World trade and the Doha round: final report of the High-Level Trade Experts Group. (PDF) (link opens in a new window)

Independent report explaining the role of the Doha round of multilateral trade talks in world trade. Argues that the Doha Round will fail unless global political leaders demonstrate their commitment in the coming months.

Internet only 		11/96426-05-2010 A4
60 Pages