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US remains world’s biggest tourism market: WTTC

World Travel & Tourism Council research shows that both the US and UK tourism sectors achieved solid performances in 2017, however political uncertainty and rising competition from other markets pose future long-term challenges. Timothy Conley reports.

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US ambassador to the UK puts job creation first

Woody Johnson, US ambassador to the UK, talks to Sebastian Shehadi about how Donald Trump plans to keep the US an attractive destination for investment.

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Lessons learned: collaboration is the key for overseas expansion post-Brexit

With so many UK businesses unsure of how they can take advantage of the new working arrangements that Brexit and increased interest in overseas investment can offer, accountancy firm Reanda UK offers advice through the prism of its own experiences expanding overseas.

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Ten emerging post-Brexit trade prospects for the UK

Insurance company Beazley has identified the most promising emerging markets that UK exporters should target following the country's vote to leave the EU, as Neil Beattie and Emma Whiteacre report.

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How a mayoral expansion is boosting the UK's regions

Under a devolution agreement with Westminster, several UK city regions have elected mayors for the first time. Among this new crop of metro leaders, the mayors for the West of England and Tees Valley tell fDi about the economic and trade prospects for their regions.

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Singapore retains FDI reinvestment crown

Singapore is again the lead city in fDi's ranking assessing reinvestment levels, with London second and Bangalore third. Naomi Davies looks at the results.

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fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2018/19 – LEPs

London Local Enterprise Partnership is the leading LEP in Europe according to fDi's European Cities and Regions of the Future 2018/19 ranking, with nearby Thames Valley Berkshire in second place. Cathy Mullan reports.

British public wary of cryptocurrencies: YouGov survey

UK remains sceptical of cryptocurrencies, despite recent global interest, according to a YouGov survey. Timothy Conley reports.

Report: UK biotech strongest in Europe

The UK continues its impressive run as the top European destination for biotech investments and looks set to gain on global rivals in 2018.

UK M&A slips in 2017

Following a record year in 2016, the UK’s M&A market performance fell in 2017, says consultant Willis Towers Watson.

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