The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland comprises England, Scotland and Wales (Great Britain) and Northern Ireland.  The United Kingdom (estimated 2008 GDP of $2.8 trillion) has the sixth-largest economy in the world and is a major international trading power.  The following information will assist you when visiting or doing business in the UK.

Country Commercial Guide - Doing Business in the UK

The Country Commercial Guide (CCG) is a comprehensive annual review of the United Kingdom's commercial, economic, political and investment environment. It includes information to assist those doing business in the UK. more...

UK Public Holidays

Most offices in the United Kingdom are closed on Saturday, Sunday and British Public (Bank) Holidays. Here you will find a list of all the UK Public Holidays for 2009 and 2010/2011. more...

WEEE RoHS Directives

The European Union's WEEE and RoHS directives affects companies selling a broad range of electrical and electronic goods in Europe. This section provides information on WEEE/RoHS and its implementation in the UK. more...

REACH - Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals

REACH is a major reform of EU chemicals policy and will affect all global supply chains that produce and use chemicals. This section provides information on REACH and its implementation in the UK. more...

Energy-using Products (EuP)

Products which use sources of energy, such as televisions, computers, fans, lighting, will be subject to new EU energy efficiency requirements in the near future. more...

Other EU Updates

Important EU updates from the U.S. Commercial Service at the U.S. Mission to the European Union. more...