Economic, Trade and Development Team
Economic, Trade and Development Team, led by Kate Davenport, is responsible for economic, trade and development issues, including regular reporting and analysis of trends in the German economy. It also covers bilateral labour and social affairs, as well as health and education issues.
Economic Team
We monitor and analyse current developments in the German economy as well as in economic, trade, social, health, education and development policy. Additionally, we make representations to the German authorities on economic issues of particular interest to the United Kingdom and organise bilateral meetings.
Detailed information on economic trends and policies as well as labour market, health, education and social issues is available at government and other organisations websites:
Germany Links
Federal Finance Ministry (BMF)
Federal Ministry of the Economy and Technology (BMWi)
Federal Ministry for Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS)
Federal Ministry for Development and Economic Cooperation (BMZ)
Federal Ministry of Health (BMG)
Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF)
Federal Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ)
European Central Bank (ECB)
German Public Employment Service (BA)
UK Links
HM Treasury (HMT) · Finance Ministry
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
Department for International Development (DfID)
Department of Health (DH)
Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)
Jobcentre Plus (JCP)
British Council (BC)
Financial Services Authority (FSA) · the independent body which regulates the financial services industry in the UK
HM Revenue and Costums (HMRC) · the authority which administers the system of direct taxation and national insurance in the UK and responsible for collecting VAT and excise duty and for preventing illegal imports
German economy · Further reading
Our Economic Report is a digest of latest trends in the German economy, including sections on economic activity and prospects, the labour market, economic policy, structural reform, financial markets, fiscal developments and trade.
Questions on taxation, income and corporate tax, VAT, customs and more should be directed to HM Revenue and Customs. Their website offers a wide range of information, forms and contact details.
UK
firms wishing to do business in Germany, or German firms seeking investment opportunities in the UK, can get help from UK Trade & Invest. UKTI’s main office in Germany is at the British Consulate-General in Düsseldorf.
Additionally, you may contact the German British Chamber of Commerce AHK in London or the British-German Chamber of Commerce BCCG in Berlin.
The Federal Statistical Office (Statistisches Bundesamt Deutschland) provides statistical information on Germany and its economy
British Economy · Further reading
National Statistics provides statistical information on the UK and its economy www.statistics.gov.uk
Further facts on the British economy and trade can be found at www.uktradeinvest.de
To find out about living and work conditions in the UK please consult our information brochure “Living and Working in the UK” (updated annually) or contact the relevant organisation in the UK direct.
Living and working in the UK (pdf file) · find out about the health system, wages, National Insurance Contributions or your entitlement to benefits (in German only).
Team
Head of Section: Kate Davenport
Economic Officer: Sebastian Grübel
Labour & Social Affairs Research Officer: Sandra Matk
Team Assistant: Nicole Roberts-Schäferhoff
