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United Kingdom
  • Imports from United Kingdom A$6,719 million
  • Exports to United Kingdom A$6,699 million
  • Capital London
  • Official Language English
  • Surface Area 243,000 sq km
  • Population 63.2 million

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Latest from Austrade
Austrade publishes latest edition of Australia-Europe Brief
29 Aug 2012
The Australian Trade Commission has published the seventh edition of the Australia-Europe Brief.
Latest from Austrade
Celebrating Australian Companies at the London Olympics
3 Aug 2012
As Australian athletes vie for their place in Olympic history this month, Australia's major sporting events industry celebrates the success of those companies involved in this year's Games.
Speeches
Speech to the Australia Unlimited Reception in London
28 Jul 2012
Senator the Hon. Kate Lundy, Minister for Sport
Media releases
Olympic reception backs Australia's sports events industry (Ministerial)
28 Jul 2012
Australia’s major sporting event industry will be showcased this weekend at a high-level networking reception in London as the Olympic Games gets underway.
Latest from Austrade
Austrade publishes latest edition of Australia-Europe Brief
1 Mar 2012
The Australian Trade Commission has published the fifth edition of the Australia-Europe Brief.

Doing Business

The business culture is more conservative than Australia, with executives preferring a more formal approach. Most business people will wear suits, although ‘smart-casual’ is becoming more widespread in some industry sectors. If in doubt, always wear a suit. In addition, please note that the secription of 'lounge suit' on invitations typically means business attire, not 'smart casual'.

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Country Profile

Content supplied by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

  • ECONOMIC CLIMATE
    The UK was hard hit by the global economic crisis in 2009 and again by the Eurozone crisis. It currently is the world's sixth largest economy.
    » read more at DFAT
  • TRADE RELATIONS
    As member of the European Union, the UK enjoys freedom of movement of goods with other member countries, and the harmonisation of trade standards.
    » read more at DFAT
  • POLITICAL CLIMATE
    The UK has a stable parliamentary democracy, and is a constitutional monarchy, with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state.
    » read more at DFAT

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OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

Multinational Enterprises should be aware of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises that provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business behaviour in a variety of areas, consistent with applicable domestic laws. These Guidelines are endorsed and promoted by the Australian Government. For more information, go to the AusNCP website.

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