UKTI increases funding to encourage export

For shows after the 1August 2013, grants in European countries will be set at £1,500 (an increase of £500); grants for long haul locations, such as the US, will be offered at £2,000 (an increase of £600); and exhibitions within high growth markets, such as Hong Kong, will be set at £2,500 (an increase of £1,100). In addition to these increases, first time exhibitors at an event in a high growth market will receive £3,000 (an increase of £1,600) towards their exhibiting costs.