Ben Everitt, the MP for Milton Keynes North, has encouraged Milton Keynes businesses exporting to Europe to take advantage of a new phone and online service for one-to-one advice.
Following extensive engagement with businesses, the Department for International Trade is making it easier for exporters and those considering exporting to access the information they need to export to the rest of Europe.
From queries around rules of origin, to guidance on recognising professional qualifications and entering new markets, the Export Support Service will provide a single point of contact. It will help exporters navigate a range of complex information simply and quickly.
Europe is a key destination for high-quality UK goods and services. In 2020 alone, the UK exported £288bn worth of goods to Europe - with medicinal and pharmaceutical products, and cars among the top five.
Supporting Milton Keynes businesses grow and become a success has been one of Ben's priorities since getting elected in 2019 and recently hosted a Parliamentary Export Programme for local companies with MK South MP Iain Stewart.
Ben commented: "It was an honour to host the Parliamentary Export Programme event with the Department for International Trade recently to help Milton Keynes businesses get the support they need when exporting around the world, and now I'm delighted the Department is offering even more support.
“This dedicated hotline and online service for exporting businesse will make the process much easier and informative for those embarking on the exporting journey and will help Global MK be a vital part of Global Britain."
The strategy will promote UK business's ability to seize the opportunities to sell goods and services around the globe. It will ensure our most productive businesses can compete using our new independent trade policy, supporting jobs and prioritising the UK’s most dynamic sectors.
Hotline Contact Details
Call 0300 303 8955 for support & advice
Visit https://www.gov.uk/ask-export-support-team to ask a question online
