Case studies: Real-life examples of government activity

We guaranteed over £1 million worth of financing for Dundee-based firm to supply machinery to specialist Chinese metals manufacturing company in Xian.

Vikoma secures support worth over £300,000 to export equipment that helps contain and clean-up oil spills in marine and industrial centres around the world.

UKEF support helps Power Jacks export its electro-mechanical lifting solutions to the Middle East.

Devon-based Teignbridge Propellers International access UKEF's Export Insurance Policy when exporting to a new customer.

Electrician Wayne Baker loves being locked up at HMP Isle of Wight every day where he manages the maintenance works for Parkhurst prison.

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UK Export Finance support helps Cheshire-based business export high school diplomas to a buyer in Kenya.

GAD used data science techniques when we advised on preparing, pricing and implementing the sales of the government’s student loan book in England.

Thanet District Council are one of the first local authorities to get certification for CCTV, body worn video (BWV) and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) surveillance cameras.

Environmental Street Furniture secures export contract worth over £600,000 with support from UK Export Finance (UKEF).

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) added a chatbot on its webchat channel to provide millions of customers with more efficient self service.

How the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) explored and compared users’ experience of website content to using a chatbot.

Find out how ONS overcame blockers to cloud migration and the steps it took to engage with its workforce.

How the Welsh Government planned and migrated their technology systems, services and data to the cloud.

An application for a new flu vaccine by Sanofi Pasteur, designed to be more effective in the over-65 age group, was quickly approved for use from the 2019 to 2020 flu season.

How a smoking cessation intervention for people with common mental health problems in a psychological services setting has been designed.

Lessons from the CMA’s investigation into 4 Berkshire estate agents who broke competition law by illegally fixing the minimum commission rates they charged their customers.

Lessons from the CMA’s investigation into 3 concrete companies who broke competition law by taking part in a business cartel.

Hovertravel's HoverCare ambassadors undertake specialised disability awareness training and use what they have learned to support Hovertravel's customers.

Victoria Garcia is responsible for engaging with disabled people in the local community in Brighton and Hove.

Bus operator trentbarton offers one-to-one training to help wheelchair and mobility scooter users improve their confidence and travel on buses more regularly.

Blackpool has taken steps to ensure that its rail replacement buses are fully accessible.

As part of the National Surveillance Camera Day 2019, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Community Safety Team invited the Chatterbox group to the CCTV control room based at Bournemouth Police Station.

Govia Thameslink Railway offer 'Try a Train' events to help passengers build confidence.

Groundswell and the LHHP have produced ‘My Right to Healthcare’ cards which explain to GP surgeries the rights of homeless people to register for primary care.

Encouraging more children to walk to school.

Engaging employees and supporting employers to increase walking rates.

Improved cycling provision in Birmingham, including 7,000 bikes for disadvantaged communities.

Inspiring people who have access to a bike, but don't cycle, to start cycling.

Increasing cycle-rail journeys with improved access and facilities at rail stations.

Improved cycle provision, higher cycling volumes and reduced emissions.

Bikes and travel advice for job seekers funded by the Local Sustainable Transport Fund.

Building Cycle Superhighways and Quietways in London.

Building Dutch-style cycle infrastructure in outer London boroughs.

Bikeability training to encourage cycling and improve road safety.

Walking for Health targets older adults and those with long-term health conditions to improve and maintain their health and wellbeing.

UKEF support helps cooling equipment manufacturer secure order from a Korean energy provider

MHRA helps Achilles Therapeutics treat non-small cell lung cancer through innovation.

Our Export Working Capital Scheme helped Forrest Fresh Foods, a wholesale distributor of food and drinks, begin exporting.

The parkrun practice initiative enables GPs and practice staff to socially prescribe physical activity by referring patients to take part in a parkrun.

The Active Hospital feasibility and acceptability pilot explores integrating physical activity interventions in a secondary care setting.

How the Wales Health Impact Assessment Support Unit used the Public Health Skills and Knowledge Framework to review their training strategy and shape practice.

A refurbishment project to update the existing Rosehill Theatre which would help to revive the performing arts in west Cumbria and involve the whole community in creative ventures.

A brand new state-of-the-art education and activity hub which brings together St Benedict’s Catholic High School and Mayfield School for children with special educational needs.

The aim of this project was to regenerate a neglected area of the Silecroft beachfront and provide a much-needed resource for local people and holidaymakers.

Upgrading and refurbishment of national research facility, Millport Marine Station, on the Isle of Cumbrae in Ayrshire, to increase its use by UK and overseas universities as well as supporting the local economy.

A blend of old and new, Bubblewrap Waffle recreates a traditional Chinese delicacy with a top-secret twist on the recipe.

GAD uses data science to identify patterns, gain detailed insights and offer better advice to clients.

We undertook quality assurance analysis of Ofgem’s methodology.

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