New Export Support Service launched

06 October 2021

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New government helpline and online service to help businesses export to Europe

UK businesses exporting to Europe can now access one-to-one advice via the new Export Support Service (ESS).

What is the Export Support Service?

The Export Support Service is a new government helpline and online service where all UK businesses can get answers to practical questions about exporting to Europe.

It gives access to cross-government information and support in one place.

All UK businesses can use this free service, no matter the size of your business or which part of the UK you are based.

The Department for International Trade (DIT) will continue to work with businesses and business representative groups from all sectors, in all parts of the UK, to help make the service as useful as possible for businesses.

You can access the Export Support Service online or by calling 0300 303 8955 where you will be put in touch with a member of the export support team.

First published: 6 October 2021

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