A round up of the most recent press activity featuring comment from the Institute:
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Credit Management - June 2019
Export Controls - The vital role that controls play for exporters, by Lesley Batchelor OBE.
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5 Live On Point - 4 June 2019
IOE&IT Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE featured on Nihal Arthanayake's On Point programme to discuss UK and US trade relations, off the back of President Trump's state visit to the UK.
Listen to the interview (interview starts at 16:05)
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5 Live Breakfast - 4 June 2019
IOE&IT Hon. Treasurer, Robert Keller, featured on 5 Live Breakfast with Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden. Rob was invited to comment on the topic of what a UK - US trade agreement might look like in light of the US President’s state visit.
Listen to the interview (interview starts at 1:04:10)
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Credit Management - May 2019
Customs Courses - The different trade organisations and their role in helping British businesses export, by Lesley Batchelor OBE.
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Credit Management - April 2019
Size Matters - The outcome of Brexit discussions will have different repercussions for different businesses, by Lesley Batchelor OBE.
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BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - 29 March 2019
IOE&IT Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, featured on the Thordis Frdiriksson Breakfast radio programme.
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BBC Radio York - 29 March 2019
IOE&IT Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, featured on the Georgey Spanswick at Breakfast radio programme.
Listen here (interview starts at 15:35)
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BBC World News - 28 March 2019
IOE&IT Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, appeared on the BBC World Lunchtime News to discuss the cost of Brexit and implications of a no-deal.
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BBC Look East - 27 March 2019
IOE&IT Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, appeared on the BBC Look East evening news to discuss the latest happenings around Brexit.
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BBC World Service - 25 March 2019
Deal or no deal, what happens to British trade after Brexit?
IOE&IT Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, appeared on the BBC World Service Marketplace Morning Report.
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BBC World News - 22 March 2019
IOE&IT Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, appeared on the BBC World News to discuss the latest happenings around Brexit.
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5 Live Wake Up to Money - 20 March 2019
'When is a trade deal not a trade deal?'
The government has announced that it will be inking agreements with Iceland and Norway next week. These are just two of 40 rollover deals the government is trying to agree to replicate the current deals that we have access to via the EU. Director General of the Institute, Lesley Batchelor OBE, talks about these rollover deals, the transition period and the preparations that businesses should be making.
Listen to the interview (interview starts at 34:10)
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Credit Management - March 2019
The Small Print - Why exporters need international terms and conditions.
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5 Live Wake Up to Money - 15 February 2019
'6 weeks till the arrival of the Good Ship Brexit'
Goods shipped to the Far East today will arrive on Brexit day, how will they get these? Director General of the Institute, Lesley Batchelor OBE, talks about how to get your goods cleared quickly.
Listen to the interview (interview starts at 06:29)
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BBC World News - 13 February 2019
IOE&IT Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, appeared on the BBC World News to discuss Brexit and the possibility of goods getting stuck in ports around the world.
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5 Live Breakfast - 13 February 2019
Young President of the IOE&IT, Arne Mielken, featured on 5 Live Breakfast to talk about key numbers in the lead up to Brexit.
Listen to the interview (starts at 1:47:00)
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The Guardian - 7 February 2019
No-deal Brexit: UK exporters risk being locked out of world's harbours.
Director General of the Institute, Lesley Batchelor OBE, comments on this breaking news story.
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BBC Ask This - 31 January 2019
IOE&IT Young President, Arne Mielken, answers questions from viewers about Brexit covering topics such as food costs, free trade agreements and tariffs.
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Credit Management - January / February 2019
Panic Stations - How businesses should prepare for every eventuality after Brexit.
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5 Live Breakfast - 28 January 2019
Young President of the IOE&IT, Arne Mielken, features on 'Brexplanation' explaining the WTO rules for trade.
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Breakfast on BBC Surrey - 16 January 2019
Director General of the IOE&IT, Lesley Batchelor OBE, speaks about the impact of the PM's Brexit deal defeat on businesses and how they must prepare for any eventuality.
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BBC Radio Cambridge - 17 December 2018
Director General of the Institute, Lesley Batchelor OBE, talks all things Brexit.
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Credit Management - December 2018
A true collaboration. Working with UK Export Finance to implement the Government's Export Strategy.
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Good Morning Scotland - 1 December 2018
As opposition to Mrs May's deal builds one theme seems to be developing around the slogan, Norway Now, or another version of the deal Norway currently has with the EU. But how credible is a so called Norway deal and could a Canada style deal start to gain some currency, again?
Professor Michael Keating, from the Centre on Constitutional Change, and Lesley Batchelor, from the Institute of Export and International Trade, look at the options on offer.
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Credit Management - November 2018
Championing small businesses - the importance of helping smaller companies to export.
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The Manufacturer - October 2018
Chairman of the IOE&IT, Terry Scuoler CBE, spoke with Paul Brooks, Santander’s UK Head of Manufacturing, about the opportunities and challenges British manufacturers face, and how businesses should prepare for the UK’s departure from the European Union.
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Credit Management - October 2018
Planning for Brexit to ensure your teams have the right skills to help your business through the difficult times ahead.
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Credit Management - September 2018
Plying our trade - How the Institute of Export is helping businesses discover and embrace international trade opportunities.
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BBC Breakfast - 3 August 2018
Our Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, spoke to BBC Breakfast about the opportunity for UK businesses to increase their exports to markets around the world after Brexit.
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Credit Management - July/August 2018
Brexit bartering - how £20 billion will barely scratch the surface.
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Credit Management - June 2018
Sticky wicket - The next stage of Brexit discussions around trade are proving to be tricky.
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BBC Business Live - 5th June 2018
Director General Lesley Batchelor OBE talks about how Britain's borders will work when it leaves the European Union and the possible implications of a 'No Deal Brexit'.
Watch the interview (starts at 06:36)
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Credit Management - May 2018
The signing of a new trade agreement could be a solution for UK exporters post-Brexit.
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Ship2Shore Issue 30 - April 2018
Institute of Export & International Trade Director General, Lesley Batchelor’s message to exporters to stop waiting for something to happen and start learning how international trade works.
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Credit Management - April 2018
It's good to talk - The threat of trade wars shows how important WTO rules really are.
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MediaPlanet Live Sciences Campaign 2018 - Sunday Telegraph, 25 March 2018
The Institute has been working with Mediaplanet on their Life Sciences campaign, which featured in the Sunday Telegraph.
Featuring articles on the future of UK life sciences and its status as a global leader from key thought leaders including Dr Liam Fox, Secretary of State for International Trade, and the Institute's Senior Director for Special Projects, Mike Josypenko.
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Credit Management - March 2018
VAT in the GCC - What you need to know about the introduction of the tax in the Middle East.
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Credit Management - January/February 2018
A line to be crossed. What is next on the agenda as Brexit negotiations move on to Phase two?
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Credit Management - January/February 2018
Trading Places. Sean Feast speaks to Lesley Batchelor OBE about international trade, presentation techniques and how to send the perfect email.
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BBC Radio Scotland - 24 January 2018
Our Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, featured on Good Morning Scotland to discuss Trump's 'America First' policy and how it is being applied to trade as US officials have imposed tough new tariffs on washing machines and solar panels imported from outside the US after American companies complained about being undercut by firms in China and South Korea.
Listen to the interview (interview starts at 01:48:07)
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BBC Breakfast - 8 January 2018
Our Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, joined Steph McGovern on BBC Breakfast to talk about the state of the UK's exports.
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BQ - 2 January 2018
Mastering the art of exporting. Lesley Batchelor, director general of the IOE and Geoff Lippitt of PD Ports, explain how the right guidance can help businesses conquer overseas markets.
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Credit Management - December 2017
What now for UK traders? Brexit negotiations are at an impasse, but what could be next on the agenda and how can SMEs best prepare? Mike Josypenko, Senior Director of Special Projects at the IOE&IT, considers the possible implications.
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Autumn Budget - 22 November 2017
Director General Lesley Batchelor OBE appeared on BBC News and BBC Two to discuss the Autumn budget and how it might affect UK trade and manufacturing.
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Credit Management - November 2017
AEO - putting cargo in the fast lane post-Brexit. Lesley Batchelor advises how AEO certification is becoming increasingly desirable as an internationally recognised tool to keep cargo moving.
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Prospect Magazine - 10 October 2017
Re-balancing the economy through trade post-Brexit. Institute Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, attended the Prospect and Associated British Ports joint fringe meeting at the Conservative Party conference entitled “How can trade re-balance the economy in post-Brexit Britain?”. The meeting brought together business people, politicians and policy experts to discuss one of the biggest challenges facing the UK economy.
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Credit Management - October 2017
The importance of Free Trade Agreements. With one eye on Brexit negotiations, Mike Josypenko considers the importance of Free Trade Agreements.
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Credit Management - September 2017
Inadvertent bribery. Lesley Batchelor advises how businesses can avoid being accused of bribery and corruption.
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BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - 4th August 2017
Lesley Batchelor OBE features on the Dotty McLeod Breakfast Show to speak about UK exports.
Listen to the interview (interview starts at 02:20:45)
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Credit Management - July/August 2017
Jumping Upstream. Exports in the food and drink sector have gone up in leaps and bounds so far this year - partly due to a jump in sales of salmon. Lesley Batchelor OBE FCICM examines the market.
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Freight Industry Times - June 2017
Mike Josypenko, Senior Director of Special Projects, considers some of the implications for UK SME businesses of exiting the EU's Single Market and Customs Union.
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BBC Radio Cambridgeshire - 9th June 2017
Lesley Batchelor OBE joins a panel to discuss the results of the General Election.
Listen to the interview (interview starts at 02:37:00)
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Credit Management - June 2017
Lesley Batchelor OBE FCICM considers the issue of Free Trade Agreements post-Brexit.
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BBC Breakfast - 11th May 2017
Our Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, joined Steph McGovernon BBC Breakfast to look at UK exports ahead of the latest monthly ONS trade stats.
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Credit Management - May 2017
Lesley Batchelor OBE FCICM reports from the Institute of Export & International Trade's latest export survey, which shows high level of optimism for global trade.
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Freight Industry Times - March 2017
Lesley Batchelor OBE, Director General of the Institute, discusses trade agreements, whilst Mike Josypenko, Senior Director of Special Projects, looks at some of the issues facing the UK’s Roll on / Roll Off (Ro/Ro) freight sector and for exporters and importers after Brexit
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Lloyds Bank
How to stay agile in a shifting trade environment.
Lesley Batchelor, a renowned champion of exporters, talks us through the issues and opportunities facing British businesses as the UK withdraws from the EU and the parameters of international trade start to shift.
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Accountancy Magazine
Exports and the EU Customs Union: post-Brexit options.
The Institute of Export & International Trade's senior director of special projects, Mike Josypenko considers some of the implications for UK SME businesses of exiting the EU's Single Market and Customs Union.
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Trade Finance Global
Ninety seven per cent of exporters questioned in a survey said they were optimistic about growing their businesses through international trade. We spoke to Institute of Export & International Trade Director General Lesley Batchelor OBE about the results.
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Credit Management - April 2017
Helping business to prepare for Brexit. Lesley Batchelor OBE FCICM continues to explore the possible impact of Brexit and what SMEs can do to ready themselves.
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'Now the real work begins': business community reacts to Brexit day
Article 50 has been triggered, and the UK is on its path out of the EU. From exporting to employment, we hear from business leaders about their hopes and fears.
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BBC Breakfast - 29th March 2017
Our Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, joined Steph McGovern for the BBC Breakfast Article 50 A50 Road Trip to discuss Brexit and how important it is to secure the right trade deal with the UK.
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Small Business
Survey reveals exporters' optimism for global trade prospects.
Despite concerns over Brexit and the Trump win, many British exporters feel confident over engaging in global trade.
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Credit Management - March 2017
What future for Foreign Exchange Options? Lesley Batchelor warns businesses with exposure to currency fluctuations to be certain of their strategy.
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Production Engineering Solutions - 9th February 2017
Trading places. International trade is a thorny subject at the moment. Following the UK’s decision to leave the European Union, new trade agreements will need to be nurtured as Brexit kicks in and the Government invokes Article 50.
Arguably, exporting is now more important than ever for manufacturing companies, but where do you start? Dave Tudor spoke to Lesley Batchelor, director general of the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT).
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BBC Parliament - 7th February 2017
Select Committees: Live coverage of the International Trade Committee's session on UK trade options beyond 2019 with evidence from Lord Jones of Birmingham, former trade minister and Lesley Batchelor OBE.
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Lawyer Monthly - January 2017
Brexit, Protectionism and Trade Agreements. This month, we speak with Lesley Batchelor OBE, the Director General of the Institute of Export & International Trade. She sheds light on what to expect in the trading world and how businesses can stay on top of all these changes.
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Credit Management - January 2017
What's In Store? Lesley Batchelor FCICM looks at what could lay ahead in 2017 for international business.
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Calls for more exports by Cambridgeshire food producers
17:48 Director general Lesley Batchelor says while Cambridgeshire remains a largely agricultural county, there is a "huge gap" in the number of exports by small producers.
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'Our growth is at stake': business community reacts to hard Brexit
Theresa May is only at the start of discussions about trade, immigration and investment. We speak to a number of experts about what happens next.
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Looking forward to 2017
Each year Business Link magazine devotes its January issue to predicting what challenges the year ahead might hold. Once again we have selected a panel of experts in their respective fields offering their views on what they feel could unfold over the months ahead...
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Brexit: UK's WTO status 'could be blocked over territorial disputes'
Countries with which he UK has territorial disputes - such as Argentina and Spain - could use the opportunity to force compromise on other issues, the Institute of Export has warned...
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Credit Management - December 2016
Messy Business. What is a trade agreement? Lesley Batchelor FCICM OBE explains the different options open to the UK post-Brexit.
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Trading Blows
Britain’s post-Brexit future could be scuppered as countries that hold a grudge against us block WTO access. Experts have warned sore states that have petty territorial disputes with Britain may try to veto a new agreement between the UK and the World Trade Organisation.
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Credit Management - November 2016
Globalisation - a greater good? Does globalisation harm developing countries? Lesley Batchelor OBE believes openness to international markets spurs innovation and investment.
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BBC Breakfast - 10th November 2016
Our Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, was invited to talk about trade implications of a Trump presidency.
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BBC Radio 4 - 7th November 2016
Our Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, was invited to talk about global trade.
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Freight Industry Times - October 2016
Lesley Batchelor OBE, Director General of the Institute of Export, discusses whether protectionism is rearing its ugly head again.
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BBC Breakfast - 20th October 2016
Our Director General, Lesley Batchelor OBE, was invited to Teesport for a report on global trade. The report looked at globalisation and how trade has affected the UK and in particular Teesside in recent years, analysing the challenges industries are facing and the success stories.
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Credit Management - October 2016
Old Problems, New Tricks. Lesley Batchelor OBE, Director General of the
Institute of Export examines what the rise of protectionism
means for British exporters.
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Brexit: what does it mean for online retailers?
With currency fluctuations and the potential burden of tariffs and taxes, etailers worry that leaving the EU will come at an almighty cost.
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Blimey! The Brexit is upon us - Here's everything you need to know
The New York Daily News asked 'What the bloody hell is going to happen now that British voters have decided to leave the European Union?'
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What does Europe post Brexit mean for exporters?
As the dust settles following the referendum vote, Lesley Batchelor OBE – director general of the Institute of Export (IOE), who has shaped policy and decision making at the highest levels – can offer expert comment on what it will mean for British SMEs and what they must do to prepare for exporting post-Brexit...
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What would Brexit mean for UK trade deals?
As part of the EU we benefit from many trade agreements. But if we voted out in the referendum what might the negotiations look like? Our panel discuss.
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EU referendum: how would Brexit change VAT and import duties?
Our experts weigh up the possible scenarios for a UK shoe company importing from Spain.
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Small businesses that trade online are more likely to export
The vast majority of small businesses selling on eBay sold their goods abroad last year, the marketplace has revealed.
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‘Disappointing’ trade figures cast doubt on UK export strategy
Lesley Batchelor, director general of the Institute of Export, tells Trade and Export Finance news (TXF): “The figures are quite worrying, but UKTI are changing how they do things - they are going back to the market for ideas."
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