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ADVANCED MATERIALS & CHEMICALS

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• The UK Composites Industry
  This report gives a snapshot of the UK composites Industry, alerting U.S.manufacturers of the size of the market and the most recent market trends....

AEROSPACE AND DEFENSE

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• An Overview of the Defense Market
  The United Kingdom is home to the world’s second largest defense sector, accounting for 5% of the worldwide defense market. The Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) total 2006-2007 budget totaled $81.3 billion. The MoD offers a wide range of opportunities to U.S. high technology companies and is both a sop...
• An Overview of the Aerospace Market
  The UK aerospace industry, the second largest in the world, enjoyed a turnover of $39.6 billion in 2006. This represented approximately 13% of the worldwide aerospace market. Increasing demand for both passenger and airfreight services, encouraged by the recent Open Skies agreement, is expected to...
• An Overview of the Space Industry
  The space industry in the UK is often described in terms of upstream and downstream activities. The upstream segment of the market includes satellite manufacture, sub-assemblies, components, software and instrumentation. These activities generated $1.5 billion in revenue in 2005. The downstream s...
• United Kingdom: An Overview of the Defense Market
  The United Kingdom is home to the world’s second largest defense sector, accounting for five percent of the worldwide defense market. The Ministry of Defence’s total budget for the year 2005-2006 was $79.6 billion. The UK prides itself on the quality of its armed forces and the MoD offers a wide r...
• An Overview of the Aerospace Market
  The UK aerospace industry is the second largest in the world, with a turnover of $45.3 billion in 2005. This represents approximately 13% of the worldwide aerospace market. The sector has recovered strongly since 2001, and is expected to meet or exceed forecast growth of 8% per year through to 200...
• Overview of the Civil Helicopter Market
  Helicopters represent an important element within the UK aerospace market. The market is estimated to be worth about $150 million per year. End users include corporate and VIP transport services, the emergency services, and the oil and gas industry, where recently high oil prices have allowed for ...
• An Overview of the UK Aerospace Market
  The UK aerospace market is currently the second largest in the world, and is forecast to grow by 8% per year between 2003 and 2008. U.S. aerospace manufacturers are well-represented in the UK, which is major market for U.S. aerospace products. This report provides an overview of the UK aerospace...
• An Overview of the UK Defense Market
  The United Kingdom is home to the world’s second largest defense sector, accounting for five percent of the worldwide defense market. The Ministry of Defence’s total budget for the year 2004-2005 was $60 billion. The UK prides itself on the quality and effectiveness of its armed forces and the MoD...
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the UK
  This report reviews the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) market in the UK. Currently, there are few market opportunities for UAVs in the UK. In the future, however, significant prospects may arise once expected changes to the regulation of UAV operations have been mandated by the Civil Aviation Auth...
• The UK Armed Forces: Personnel Numbers
  This report provides an overview of the number of armed forces personnel in the UK....
• Fly! The London Air Show
  This is a review of the London Air Show, a relatively new trade show for general aviation, of particular interest to U.S. companies....

APPAREL

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• The Children’s Wear Market
  The UK children’s wear market had an estimated market value of $14 billion in 2006. In 2006, discount retailers accounted for 36% of all children’s wear sales, compared to 24% of the total clothing market. Discount retailers have driven down the price points for children’s wear. Major grocery...

AUTOMOTIVE AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION

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• Crossrail – London’s Proposed New Rail Network
  Crossrail, a $32.5 billion project to build a railway link through the center of London, has received authorization by Prime Minister Gordon Brown. The 50/50 joint venture between Transport for London (TfL) and the UK Department of Transport has been tasked to develop a new east-west train service ...
• Overview of the UK Automotive Market
  Automotive manufacturing in the UK accounts for $98 billion in annual revenue, or nearly 5% of GNP , and supports more than 200,000 jobs. In addition, the UK boasts over 1,000 automotive component manufacturers. Automotive services, parts, maintenance, marketing and distribution activities in the ...
• Europe-Wide Decline In Automotive Sales
  This report compares the sales of seven European countries. It also mentions the five companies with sales in Europe....
• The UK Automotive Parts Aftermarket
  The report reviews the automotive aftermarket parts market in the UK. Britain's fleet of 27 million vehicles requires approximately $25 billion each year on service parts and fitting charges. While this figure will remain relatively stable in the short term, it is valuable for U.S. exporters to kn...
• Automotive Body Repair Systems and Equipment
  This report provides an overview of the UK's $160 million market for automotive body repair systems and equipment....
• An Overview of the UK Automotive Manufacturing Sector
  This report is one of a series written by U.S. Commercial Service offices accross Europe. It provides details of the automobile manufacturers in the UK, as well as a brief overview of the market structure....
• The Approval Process for Imported Automobiles and Motorcycles
  Explains the approval process for imported vehicles that are not type approved for use in the EU, permitting them to be registered and used on public roads....

BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

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• The UK Market for Windows and Doors
  This report examines the UK market for windows and doors, which in 2006 totaled an estimated $10.4 billion. The size of the sector is largely due to the country’s significant construction industry, which is divided between new build projects and maintenance/refurbishment work, for a market total of...
• The Building and Construction Market
  This report provides an overview of the UK building materials and construction market and outlines current opportunities within the industry. The building and construction market was estimated to be worth approximately $202 billion in 2005 after a robust period of growth. Output grew at an average ...
• Hand And Power Tools: The UK Do-It-Yourself Market
  The report examines the $1.3 billion DIY hand and power tools market in the United Kingdom....

CONSUMER GOODS AND HOME FURNISHINGS

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• The Toy and Game Market
  The UK market for toys and games totaled $4.5 billion in 2006.  While the market has increased annually since 2002, growth has been limited and is only forecast to reach $5 billion by 2012.  Toys and Games comprise nine product segments: infant/preschool toys and games; activity toys; outdoor and sports toys and games; games/puzzles; dolls; action toys; vehicles; plush toys; and other products.
• Discount Retailing
  The UK market for discount retailing has grown by 6.5% per year since 2002, reaching a market total of $31.4 billion by 2006. The UK discount retail market is divided into two broad segments: discount grocery retailers and discount non-grocery retailers. The discount grocery segment displ...
• The Market for Jewelry and Watches
  Sales of jewelry and watches in the United Kingdom have seen strong growth since 2000, with the market reaching $8.1 billion in 2005. Opportunities for U.S. exporters are particularly strong in the younger teens segment, which has begun to invest its growing disposable income in real jewelry...
• UK Market for Cosmetics and Fragrances
  Although the UK cosmetics and fragrances market is mature and highly competitive, the expanding population and increasing demand for anti-aging products will continue to drive market growth. The significant number of women in the workplace is also supporting demand, as is the trend towards the use ...
• Non-Food Sales in UK Supermarkets
  The market for non-foods in the supermarket sector has grown rapidly and is now worth $27 billion. Huge opportunities exist for US companies in the consumer goods sector....
• The UK Consumer Electronics Report
  This report explores the consumer electronics market in the United Kingdom, including home entertainment, mobile consumer electronics, electronic gaming and multimedia systems. The consumer electronics market is well-established in the UK, driven in large part by the British public’s continuing app...
• The UK Market for Hair-Care Products
  This report may assist U.S. companies in determining the market potential for hair-care products in the UK...
• Lawn and Garden Equipment
  The growth of the garden equipment market in the U.K. remains strong and offers excellent opportunities for U.S. exporters in this area. Strong growth in the garden equipment market is forecast through 2008...
• The Organic Skincare Market in the U.K.
  Organic skincare is one of the fastest growing areas of the beauty industry, and there is a current boom in the U.K....
• Gym and Fitness Equipment
  This report provides an overview of the UK Gym and Fitness Equipment sector....
• Infant Wear To Soar On Baby Boom
  Baby boom in the U.K.: newborn to four-year-old clothing market will grow twice as fast as the rest of the kidswear sector....

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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• United Kingdom: The Further and Higher Education Market
  In the United Kingdom, 4.5 million students pursue further education. The UK education system has a reputation for high quality teaching and research, but continues to face challenges from under-funding and falling standards. Additionally, The number of further education institutions decreased fro...
• The UK Education Market: Special Needs
  According to official UK government figures, approximately one in five children is diagnosed with having some type of special educational need (SEN). With recent changes to UK legislation and the policy of “inclusion” now high on the political agenda, there is an increased priority to providing ade...
• Educational Materials
  This report provides an overview of the market for educational materials within the UK public education sector...

ENERGY AND MINING

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• United Kingdom Energy Market Profile
  An overview of the UK energy market by sector - including oil and gas, power generation and renewables, including information on major project opportunities in the UK....
• Update on UK Nuclear Decommissioning Projects
  The report provides an update on the decommissioning of UK nuclear power stations including the status of current and future contract opportunities...
• The Renewable Energy Market
  The UK’s renewable energy market is set to grow by around 22% per year from $1.7 billion in 2007 to over $30 billion by 2020. Two key factors are driving this growth: ·The urgent need to find new sources of energy to replace rapidly diminishing UK oil and gas reserves, and ·Strong UK and EU e...
• United Kingdom: Opportunities for SMEs in the Nuclear Decommissioning Market
  The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) manages all nuclear decommissioning in the UK. Its primary objective is to ensure that the 20 civil public sector nuclear sites are decommissioned in a cost effective, safe, and secure manner. Currently 11 sites are undergoing decommissioning, yet by 200...
• Offshore Wind Farm Opportunities in the UK
  The UK governments target of 10% of electricity generation from renewable sources by 2010 received a boost from the recent second round of bids to develop offshore wind farms. US companies with expertise in wind energy may find opportunities to contribute to the 3,000 plus wind turbines that could r...
• Oil and Gas Pipelines in The United Kingdom
  This report covers the opportuntiies for oil and gas pipeline products and services in the UK. While prospects for offshore pipelines and related equipment are limited, niche opportunities do exist for subsea equipment and services that can enhance oil and gas recovery in the UK Continental Shelf. ...
• Clean Coal Technologies in The United Kingdom
  An examination of the future market potential for Clean Coal Technologies in the U.K....

ENVIRONMENT

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• Low Carbon Emissions Technologies
  The UK government has calculated that 20 gigawatts of new power generation will be needed by 2020 to meet its energy needs. At the same time, the EU has set a binding target of a 20% reduction in greenhouse gases, also by 2020. This combination of substantially higher demand for energy and the nee...
• Opportunities in Municipal Waste Management
  This report provides an overview of the trends and opportunities within the UK municipal waste market sector. It looks at local and international market influences that shape current waste management industry and will lead to change in the the future....
• New European Landfill Directive creates opportunities for alternatives
  On July 16, 2004, co-disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste in landfills was banned in the UK as part of the implementation of the European Landfill Directive (99/31/EEC). This directive seeks to harmonize landfill standards across Europe. The key impact of the legislation will be the need f...

FOOD & DRINKS

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• Packaging in the UK Food and Drink Industry
  The UK market for food and drink packaging was worth nearly $12 billion in 2006 and has been growing steadily at 2.3% per year since 2002. There is a strong demand for niche products as the industry responds to legislative requirements, consumer demand, increasing material and energy costs, and a g...

FORESTRY

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• New European Commission Import Requirements for Wood Packaging Materials
  This document examines the impact of European Commission Directive 2004/1004/EC (for coniferous and non-coniferous raw wood packaging materials) on U.S. exporters and manufacturers....

FRANCHISING

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• Franchising in the UK
  Opportunities exist in the UK for US franchises. The franchise sector in the UK includes 718 franchise systems, ecompassing over 31,000 franchise units and employing 321,000 people. Concepts such as iSoldit and Gold's Gym are just two of the many US franchises that are gaining popularity in the UK ...

HEALTHCARE

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• The Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Equipment Market
  The UK market for orthopedic and rehabilitation equipment was worth $3 billion in 2006. This equipment assists the 10 million people – 17% of the total UK population of 61 million – who have been classified as having a permanent or temporary, physical or mental disability. Demand has grown steadil...
• The Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements market
  The combination of an aging population, increasing income levels, and a trend towards healthy living has created a health-conscious consumer base in the United Kingdom, as well as a growing market for health-related products such as vitamins, minerals, and supplements (VMS). In 2006, the UK VMS mar...
• UK Laboratory Equipment Market
  This report describes the market conditions affecting the UK laboratory equipment industry and best prospects within this industry for U.S. companies wishing to start exporting relevant products and services...
• The UK Medical Equipment Market
  This report gives a snapshot of the medical equipment market in the UK. It discusses the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities provided by this market for U.S. medical equipment manufacturers....
• UK Healthcare Market: An Overview
  This report describes the current healthcare environment in the UK. It describes public/private healthcare and areas of opportunities for U.S. exporters of healthcare products and services...
• The OTC Market in the UK
  This report profiles the over- the- counter (OTC) pharmaceuticals market in the UK. The aging of the population and the increase in disposible income have increased the market for OTC pharmaceuticals. These factors, together with a UK government policy in support of increased use of OTC pharmaceut...
• The UK Surgical Instrument and Appliance Market
  The United Kingdom is one of the leading markets for medical equipment and supplies. For example, in 2004 the market was valued at $4.7 billion or approximately $80 per capita. These expenditures represent approximately 3.5 percent of total health care expenditures. This report will focus on the...
• UK Healthcare Reimbursement
  This research report addresses the structure of public and private healthcare provision in the UK, and discusses the extent of healthcare reimbursement....
• Overview of the UK Medical Equipment Market
  In 2003, the UK had the fifth largest medical equipment market in the world and the third largest in Europe with a total market value of $12 billion. Due to market pressures, the sector will continue expanding, and by 2006, total market growth is set to reach 12%....
• Health care delivery for patients with long-term conditions in the UK
  In the UK, about 17.5 million people suffer from one or more long-term health conditions. The National Health Service (NHS) has announced that it will seek to improve the health and social care of these individuals so as to reduce instances where they have to be hospitalized...
• Superbug Crisis in UK Hospitals
  The UK National Health Service is currently undergoing a crisis in its hospitals caused by fast-spreading superbugs that are resistant to most anti-biotics. U.S. companies with infection prevention products could find great potential in the UK health care market....
• UK Challenges for U.S. Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements Suppliers
  This report discusses the challenges faced by U.S. vitamins, minerals and supplements manufacturers entering the UK market....

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS

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• An Overview of the UK Personal Storage Market
  The personal storage market in the UK is growing rapidly. Consumers are buying flash memory, USB memory devices and external hard disk drives at an increasing rate. If you are a manufacturer or distributor of Flash based memory products, USB storage devices or removable hard disk drives you should b...
• An Overview of the UK RFID Market
  This report covers the current state of the UK RFID market and reviews future growth opportunities. It is forecast that sales of RFID’s could reach $1billion in the United Kingdom by 2010....
• Convergence in UK IT/Telecommunications Market
  This report outlines the state of the UK "triple play" market. It identifies the key technologies, explains the current level of adoption and identifies potential market opportunities for U.S. companies....
• The UK Mobile Telephony Market
  This report is designed to give the reader an broad overview of the wireless telephony market in the UK. It details the current state of the market, the operators, market share and highlights current thoughts on how the market is likely to develop....
• The European Union’s New Regulatory Framework for Electronic Communications
  The European Union (EU) has changed the way it regulates the telecommunications sector to take better account of an increasingly competitive and technologically convergent market. The New Regulatory Framework for Electronic Communications (NRF) is a package of EU Directives that aims to bring legal...

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS & DATA PROTECTION

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• Protection of Intellectual Property
  Intellectual property, or IP, gives individuals ownership rights for their creativity and ideas in the same way that people can own physical property. There are four widely recognized types of intellectual property in the United Kingdom: patents, designs, trademarks, and copyright. The ability of ...

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

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• United Kingdom: London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics; Update 4
  This is the fourth update in the series on preparations for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. It contains news of the appointment of a new Olympic Development Authority (ODA) Chairman, a recent ODA industry day, and summaries of current tender contract notices....
• United Kingdom: London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics; Update 3
  This update includes information from the recent Structures, Bridges and Highways Industry Day that focused on the seven structures, bridges and highways contract packages. Four of those packages are currently up for tender in May 2007....
• London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics: Update 2
  This month’s update includes additional news about Olympic Development Authority (ODA) e-alerts on future tenders including the imminent contract to design and construct the Aquatics Centre. The ODA’s development phase is on track and expected to continue into 2012. A brief summary of current oppor...
• United Kingdom: London 2012 Olympics: Update 1This report is the first of a series of regular updates on business opportunities and preparations for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games....
• London 2012 Olympics Bring New Opportunities
  Following an extremely competitive race, London won the competition to host the 2012 Olympics. This will be the third Olympic Games held in London, which previously hosted the games in 1908 and 1948. As the city prepares for the most important international sporting event in the world, excellent o...  

MACHINE TOOLS

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• An Overview of the Machine Tools Market
  The UK machine tools market is the 16th largest in the world and is valued at $950 million. Following 29% growth in 2006, industry forecasts project an increase of 11.7% in 2007. The size and growth of the market reflects the renewed demand for machine tools by the UK’s manufacturing sector. The c...

MARINE INDUSTRY

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• Overview of the UK Leisure Marine Industry
  The UK marine leisure business is the second largest in Europe, with an estimated value of $5.5billion and consistent growth over the last decade. The market consists of both powered and sailing boats ranging from small dinghies to super yachts. It is estimated that 3.5 million people regularly pa...

MULTIMEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

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• Overview of the UK Bookselling Industry
  The book market in the UK is the second largest in Europe, trailing only Germany. It represents 22.3% of the UK publishing sector and is comprised of three major categories (Consumer Books, Academic & Professional and School Books). In 2006 the value of the UK market was valued at nearly $8.2 bill...
• The Growth of the UK Digital Music Industry 2006
  Digital Music is now the fastest growing sub-sector within the UK Music Industry. It has grown from a virtually unknown technology a few years ago to become a vital component of the UK's $3.4 billion music industry. While it contains some non-traditional forms of recording, the main emphasis is on...
• United Kingdom Book Publishing Industry
  The report provides a review of the UK Publishing Industry and the opportunities that exist for U.S. publishers...
• The UK Entertainment Industry: An Overview
  The UK entertainment industry encompasses a variety of formats and media, including theater, cinema, television and home entertainment. Based on rough figures for audience attendance, sales of DVDs and videos, television advertising revenue, TV programming exports, subscriptions to digital televisi...
• Cable Television in the UK
  This report provides an overview of the history and current state of affairs in the UK cable TV sector....

MULTIPLE INDUSTRIES

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• UK e-Commerce FAQ
  By the second quarter of 2006 some 130,000 UK businesses were selling online in a market valued at $16.4 billion a year. This represented about 2.5 per cent of all household spending during that period. In the last five years, Internet retail sales in the UK rose by over 350%, compared with growth ...

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• Summary of ’SME Focus 2005,’ an HSBC Report on Recent SME Performance in the UK
  The information in this report is a summary of HSBC’s recent publication, SME Focus 2005: The Prospects for UK Small and Medium Sized Businesses. We are sharing this with our readers only to provide an insight into the market; we do not vouch for the accuracy of the data. The United Kingdom i...

NORTHERN IRELAND

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• A Brief Report on the Economy of Northern Ireland
  Over the last ten years, Northern Ireland has emerged from three decades of violent “troubles” to become an attractive location for foreign and inward investment. Increased political stability has generated improved economic development, investment, and job creation. Northern Ireland’s GDP has inc...

PET FOODS/SUPPLIES

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• An Update on the Pet Product Market
  The total pet product market in the United Kingdom grew at an annual rate of 4.5% between 2001 and 2005, reaching sales of $4.4 billion in 2005. While pet food accounts for 80% of the market, pet product retailers believe that services such as pet boarding facilities, micro-chipping, animal matchma...
• The Pet Product Market in the United Kingdom
  This report will assist US manufacturers in determining market potential for pet products in the UK....

REAL ESTATE

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• Overview of Residential Real Estate Purchases at Home and Abroad
  Approximately 71% of the UK population owns a home, making Britain one of the top countries for private home ownership in Europe. The home ownership culture is so strong that it has extended abroad; approximately two million British residents have invested in property outside the United Kingdom. ...

SAFETY AND SECURITY

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• The Market for Personal Protective Equipment
  The UK market for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was worth $1.6 billion in 2006. Growth has been stimulated because of new and more stringent health and safety regulations, as well as a growing willingness of employees to sue after accidents. However, this increased demand has been offset by ...
• The UK Airport Security Market
  The UK airport security market is a growing market that is highly receptive to new products and technologies for its increasingly rigorous security needs. The dramatic increase in air passenger traffic forecast for the next 14 years will lead to a substantial increase in airport capacity through up...
• The UK Access Control Systems Market
  The UK market for access control systems is well established but still receptive to new technologies. This report explains the current trends in the market. Information on major EU and UK legislation and standards is also provided....

SCOTLAND

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• A Brief Report on the Economy of Scotland
  Historically associated as a world leader in manufacturing industries and shipbuilding, Scotland is now in the process of transitioning to an economy more focused on the service sector. GDP has increased by 9.2 percent in the last 5 years, largely due to vibrant growth in services....

TRAVEL AND TOURISM

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• Travel to the Western United States
  UK travelers to the United States are increasingly making the western states a prime tourist destination, contributing over $4.3 billion to the region’s economies. In 2005, of the 4.3 million UK visitors who traveled to the United States, 1.4 million (32.5%) visited the western states. The cur...
• Growth in the Online Travel Sector
  With 2007 sales estimated at $22 billion, the UK online travel sector is the largest in Western Europe, accounting for an estimated 45% market share. Since its introduction, the Internet has shifted from being simply a research tool into a sophisticated booking engine. In the process, it has compl...
• 2006 UK Travel Industry Review
  The United Kingdom continues to be the largest overseas market for travel to the United States, with 4.4 million UK visitors contributing over $10 billion to the U.S. economy in 2005. The vast majority of these visitors (75%) went to the U.S. for leisure purposes. The balance included those travel...
• Trends in UK Business Travel
  This reports highlights the UK Business Travel market and provides an insight into the current trends and the opportunities that exist for U.S. companies....
• Incentive Travel - A Key Niche Sector in the UK travel Market
  The UK Incentive Travel Market is an important sector of the UK travel industry. It offers excellent opportunities for U.S travel suppliers, especially high-end destinations, hotels and attractions....
• The U.K. Cruise Market - plain sailing for U.S. companies
  This report provides U.S. companies with an overview of the U.K. cruise market...
• Airport Shopping Takes Off!
  200,000sq ft of retail space becoming available when Heathrow's Terminal 5 opens in Spring 2008....

WEEE RoHS DIRECTIVES

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• Compliance with the Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances
  The Restriction of the Use of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) is a EU Directive that was signed into UK law on 6 June 2006. As of 1 July 2006, manufacturers are not permitted to place new electronic equipment containing hazardous substances on the local market in ...

WATER INDUSTRY

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• The UK Water Industry
  A brief overview of the UK water industry. With over 2500 water treatment works and 9000 sewage treatment works opportunities exist for innovative products within the water industry....