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UNBELIEVABLE: Uk export finance - The Untold Story

‘Talk to us about your export ambitions’: discover how the UK government’s export credit agency helps small businesses unlock global opportunities

Expanding into new markets can feel challenging, but with the help of UK Export Finance it can be done. Here, two of UKEF’s finance professionals share their insight

The Guardian - UK

The government agency that is making a positive difference through inclusive trade

UK Export Finance is accelerating its support for UK exporters and empowering businesses from underrepresented communities

The Guardian - UK

How a grassroots UK campaign sparked a multi-billion-dollar exit from public fossil fuel finance

In 2021, dozens of governments quietly agreed to stop using public money to finance fossil fuel projects overseas.

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‘I think you have something amazing’: how UK Export Finance helped a Black-owned startup go global

Entrepreneur Tayo Adebisi has turned her small retail startup into a major operation selling to overseas markets. It’s all thanks to a winning combination of determination, expertise – and some invaluable encouragement

The Guardian - UK

‘Always scary, always exciting’: how Spice Kitchen turned a hobby into a thriving export business

From selling at food markets in Manchester to exporting around the world, Spice Kitchen’s co-founder shares the advice and support needed for successful international expansion

The Guardian - UK

Death, violence and endless delay: Inside Africa’s most troubled energy project

IN FOCUS: Africa’s largest natural gas project was expected to drive Mozambique’s economy to new heights. The reality has been far different, writes Nick Ferris

The Independent UK

Nissan Sees Hope in £5.19 Billion UK Government Loan: What's the Plan To Curb Their Losses?

Nissan is negotiating a £1 billion syndicated loan backed by UK Export Finance to support its Sunderland plant.

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Government announces extra help for businesses hit by US tariffs

The Chancellor said thousands of businesses would benefit from a move to expand UK Export Finance’s backing for firms by £20 billion.

Evening Standard

Trade minister hails department’s ‘crucial’ role for Scottish exporters

Douglas Alexander said the UK Government is working hard to help exporters.

Evening Standard

Key mineral importers to get more cash help at the Budget

Rachel Reeves is expected to use her Budget on October 30 to announce companies bringing critical minerals will get access to UK Export Finance.

Evening Standard

Union warns of threat to Harland & Wolff jobs if Treasury vetoes £200m support

GMB says historic shipyard’s workers are concerned by reports that chancellor could withhold vital export credit guarantee

The Guardian - UK

UK gives £600m backing to Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘carbon bomb’ petrochemical plant

Campaigners say Ineos project in Antwerp will turbocharge plastic production on a scale not seen before in Europe

The Guardian - UK

UK Exporters To Benefit From UK Export Finance Backing of Six Flags Qiddiya City Deal

UK Export Finance has announced its first Islamic Murabaha financing in Saudi Arabia with the Six Flags Qiddiya City deal which will help UK exporters and suppliers to build the theme park.

International Business Times UK

UK Government backs €781m loan for railway - in TURKEY

THE UK Government has backed a multi-million-pound loan to deliver a new railway line – in Turkey.

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Wrightbus secures £50M of government-backed funding to boost exports

It will target new markets in Germany and the US and grow its presence in Singapore and Hong Kong

The Guardian - UK

UK firm given £430m green transition loan then expanded oil and gas business

Exclusive: Wood Group boosts fossil fuel business and shrinks renewables work after getting government-backed loan

The Independent UK

UK’s export support agency stops investing in new fossil fuel projects

Campaigners cautiously welcomed the move but said there was more to do

Birmingham Post

New chief executive of the British Business Bank revealed

Louis Taylor will succeed Catherine Lewis La Torre in October

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Britain hands billions to projects linked to labour abuse and climate damage

UK Export Finance used £5.24bn of taxpayer money to fund overseas energy and infrastructure ventures – despite its own review raising concerns

Insider UK

Denholm Seafoods boosts exports with eight-figure funding package

Money from HSBC and UK Export Finance should help with international expansion

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