Today, the Heathrow Business Coalition, met at Fortnum & Mason's flagship London store. Key highlights include:
✈️ Dr Gaynor Jeffery OBE, Director of European Region, Information Economy and Delivery at the Department for Business and Trade shared the ambitions of the Government’s new Trade Strategy, which is set to provide greater support for UK exporters and reaffirms the importance of free trade in driving economic growth.
🗺️ Members discussed plans to expand into untapped markets and broaden their global reach – from transatlantic tea brewed in Cornwall and Scottish salmon reaching over 50 countries, to Kent’s award-winning gin, and world-class logistics, IT, and cybersecurity services delivered across continents through Heathrow’s unrivalled route network. Last year, Heathrow facilitated nearly £200 billion in trade, making it the UK’s largest port by value. With the addition of a third runway, Heathrow could boost its cargo capacity by up to 50%, unlocking even greater opportunities for UK exporters.
🛍️ A behind-the-scenes tour of Fortnum & Mason, hosted by CEO Tom Athron and Retail Director Sean Ghouse. At Heathrow, we’re proud to retail Fortnum and Mason in all our terminals, with a dedicated store in Terminal 5.
🤝 We were delighted to welcome new members: 7Steel, CreevX and Salmon Scotland.
Thank you to our Heathrow Business Coalition members: Burberry, Costain Group PLC, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, Tregothnan, Fortnum & Mason, Silent Pool Gin, Walker's Shortbread Ltd., Angloco Limited, Bridewell, Fuller's Brewery, Arup & Caffè Nero, 7Steel, CreevX and Salmon Scotland and our observers: British Chambers of Commerce, Make UK & Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).
The #HeathrowBusinessCoalition brings together iconic British businesses, including #UKSMEs that trade through Heathrow, retail at the airport, or are integral to our operation – all with the common goal of supporting the Government in delivering economic #UKgrowth. When Heathrow thrives, so do businesses across the UK!
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