Lord Davies launched the 'Gateway to Global Growth initiative'

Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Minister for Trade and Investment Lord Davies have recently launched the Government’s new ‘Gateway to Global Growth’ initiative, a new package of support providing specialist and tailored financial and legal advice to over 1,200 businesses in the next year to support their growth internationally.

Visiting an advanced engineering firm employing 125 people and generating 60% of its £10 million turnover overseas, Gordon Brown said: ‘I know times are tough here and across the world right now, but there are still markets for British goods if we help businesses access them. That is why it is vital we give British businesses world-class support to make the most of global opportunities and increase their activity in overseas markets. I am pleased to launch this new programme of support for exporters. It will be an important tool to help businesses now.’