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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Rosie Mullender

Exporting expertise: how the UK’s service sectors are meeting global demand

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When you think about UK exports, you might picture products flowing across our borders – from cars and jet engines, to clothes and whisky. But where things are truly booming is in selling services to global markets.

In fact, the UK is the second-largest services exporter in the world, with professional skills, including financial, creative and digital expertise, being appreciated in markets globally. In 2022, service exports reached a record £397bn.

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