UKTI Regional Director congratulates successful Cleator Moor company

UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Regional Director for the North West, Clive Drinkwater, visited Cumbria on Tuesday 14 May to urge the region’s businesses to make the most of opportunities in High Growth Markets.

The visit is part of UKTI’s Export week, part of a...

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