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Foreign travel advice The Gambia
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 23 April 2024 Updated: 22 April 2024 Latest update: Ferry services between Banjul and Barra have been suspended until further notice; The Islamic Summit of the OIC (Organisation of Islamic Cooperation) will be held in Banjul on 4-5 May; road closures and delays at Banjul International Airport ('Safety and security' page).
Foreign travel advice China
Warnings and insurance Still current at: 23 April 2024 Updated: 22 April 2024 Latest update: Updated information on flooding (‘Safety and security’ page).
Guidance Living in South Korea
Information for British citizens moving to or living in South Korea, including guidance on residency, healthcare, driving and more.
Guidance Living in Nigeria
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Nigeria, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
Paul Beare Wins IR Global Member Of The Year
Paul Beare has been named Member of the Year at this year’s IR Global Conference in Amsterdam.
Going Global Live 2019 - Powering UK business to grow internationally post-Brexit with new online international business tools
The GTPA will host a session as part of Going Global 2019 that will focus on powering UK businesses to grow internationally in a post-Brexit environment.
It will feature the launch of the Global Trade Capability Accelerator programme and eCommerce business tools as well as a demonstration of how these can be leveraged by UK businesses facing new international trading opportunities.
The information session will cover:
- Building business competencies to succeed globally
- Leveraging mentoring programmes to expand into new markets
- Diversifying export markets and tools and resources that can assist
- Growing an online digital business via ecommerce
The Global Trade Capability Accelerator is a brand-new programme and tool to empower UK MSMEs to boost their capacity to engage in international trade and increase their awareness of international opportunities. The GTPA eCommerce online tool helps empower UK MSMEs to grow overseas via online sales channels by helping them recognise and improve their knowledge and capabilities. The tools help businesses assess their readiness, benchmark against their peers, and prepare clear and actionable steps forward.