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Scotland: Scottish Development: Scottish Development International aims to broaden Scotland's international appeal and to develop and exploit innovative technologies and ideas. This site has information of the region in categories such as: Living & Working in Scotland, Financial Assistance, Key Sectors, Scottish Regions, etc. You can also find international trade and corporate relocation incentive programs for attracting foreign investment and a current inward investor directory.

Scotland: Scottish Enterprise: Services to Industry Groups: Scottish Enterprise provides information on various industry sectors such as aerospace, chemicals, electronics, energy, food & drink, forest Industries, microelectronics, textiles and tourism.

United Kingdom & Brazil: Business in Brazil: Business in Brazil is provided by the Brazil Embassy in London and includes information on the evolving Brazilian economy and trade policies as well as in-depth travel, trade, foreign policy, and culture information.

United Kingdom: Bank of England: The Bank of England promotes and maintains monetary and financial stability in the UK. The site provides links to monetary policy, banknotes, markets, publications and statistics, among others.

United Kingdom: Agency and Distribution Agreements - a Lexwork International exclusive: This document describes several specific laws that govern Freedom of Contract in the United Kingdom, along with issues such as choice of law, competition issues, and tax considerations. Prepared by: Bircham Dyson Bell LLP.

United Kingdom: Chemicals Industries Association: Based in the UK, Chemicals Industries Association (CIA) offers articles on different chemical issues and policies, such as energy and climate change. Also, this site provides and events listing and news room.

United Kingdom: Department for Business Innovation and Skills: Corporate Responsibility: This is a UK government website focusing on Corporate Social Responsibility. It provides UK government definition of corporate social responsibility, discussion on related cases, as well as UK and international policy and legislation that regulate and stimulate corporate social responsibility. It also presents the UK government's approach and activities in corporate social responsibility issues. In addition, it provides news and resource links on corporate social responsibility topics. This website is free and updated frequently.

United Kingdom: Department of Trade and Industry (DTI): With the goal of promoting enterprise, innovation, and creativity for British companies home and abroad, the DTI provides information for businesses, employees, and consumers in a vast array of industries. Press notices, regulatory guidelines, and publications are also available.

United Kingdom: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) - Travel Advice: Travel advisories and updates by country from the United Kingdom Foreign and Commonwealth Office. User can search countries alphabetically or by region.

United Kingdom: International Financial Services London: This site provides analysis and statistics on the financial services industry in the United Kingdom. Free reports are available to users, which covers sectors such as private equity, commodities trading, securities, etc.

United Kingdom: Kellysearch: Kellysearch is a business-to-business supplier search for the United Kingdom. User can search by industry category or location.

United Kingdom: Marketing Week: This news source geared toward marketing professionals in the United Kingdom offers articles on financial services, retail, motors and telecoms. In addition to news, the site features a list of events, directory, and hot jobs in marketing.

United Kingdom: Sales, Agency and Distribution (Scotland) - a Lexwork International exclusive: This document describes several specific Scottish laws regarding contracts and distribution. It also outlines the country’s competition and non competition laws, tax laws, import regulations, and human rights laws. It also provides several useful Scottish websites and their links. Prepared by: Gillespie Macandrew LLP.

United Kingdom: The Association for Conferences and Events (ACE): ACE is an independent information center and forum for members involved in creating, marketing, organizing, accommodating and servicing events. Members include corporate companies, traders, institutions, associations and charities. This site provides a services directory, list of companies, websites and news.

United Kingdom: The British Chambers of Commerce: This organization comprises a national network of chambers of commerce. The site offers business services, membership information, business news, a list of related business links and a list of links to the registered British chambers of commerce.

United Kingdom: The Guernsey Chamber of Commerce: The Guernsey Chamber of Commerce is a business tool for locating the companies and people in Guernsey. The web site contains links to tourism, traders associations and chamber events.

United Kingdom: Trade Fairs & Exhibitions: A comprehensive listing of all trade shows in the U.K. that can be searched by date, organizer, venue, or industry.

United Kingdom: Trade Partners UK: Trade Partners UK is responsible for trade development and co-ordination within the UK. Information available to exporters on this government website includes market information by sector and country, a UK supplier’s database, trade leads, news and features. Site available in English and multiple European and Asian languages.

United Kingdom: UK Data Ltd.: A search engine for companies, directors, and credit reports. There are free samples, but the site is based on a per usage fee. Site available in English and French.

United Kingdom: UK National Statistics Publication Hub: Formerly known as the Britain Yearbook, this is the definitive overview of the UK in text, figures, tables, maps, charts and color photographs. The publication is available here for free, in PDF format. This issue covers the UK and its people, the system of government, overseas relations, defense; education, the labor market, social protection, health services, criminal and civil justice, religion, culture, media and communications, sport, environmental protection, planning and housing, transport; the economy, public finance, international trade and investment, science, engineering and technology, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and finance and other services.

United Kingdom: UK News Review: The Weekend Review is available for electronic delivery each Sunday evening as a comprehensive overview of reporting on the UK business scene and financial news. On the site, users may read the weekly review or search the company database where the latest Review is added each Sunday night for subscribers and the following Saturday for non-subscribers. Registration is required to view the weekly review, but it is free. For advanced features, a subscription fee is also required.