tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2026-05-19T09:30:06+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/packed-with-potential-cheshire-packaging-firm-seals-4-million-deal-backed-by-ukef2026-05-19T09:30:06+01:00Packed with potential: Cheshire packaging firm seals £4 million deal backed by UKEF Government guarantees unlock working capital to fulfil major export contract.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backing-helps-british-firm-export-lifesaving-medicines-to-saudi-arabia2026-05-14T10:54:44+01:00Government backing helps British firm export lifesaving medicines to Saudi ArabiaGovernment-backed insurance continues to enable exports to Middle East countries.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/heads-of-g7-export-credit-agencies-meeting-communique-20262026-04-30T12:38:14+01:00Heads of G7 Export Credit Agencies – Meeting Communiqué - 2026The heads of G7 Export Credit Agencies met in Washington, United States of America, to discuss international trade.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/from-service-to-global-markets-ukef-partners-with-finance-for-forces-to-support-veteran-led-exporters2026-04-23T09:33:06+01:00From service to global markets: UKEF partners with Finance for Forces to support veteran-led exporters UKEF announces collaboration to ensure veteran-led firms are matched with the right support to export and grow.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukef-secures-128-million-submarine-rescue-deals-with-indonesia-boosting-british-industry2026-04-10T11:18:14+01:00UKEF secures £128 million submarine rescue deals with Indonesia, boosting British industryUK Export Finance announces support for British businesses to export submarine technology to Indonesia. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/the-uk-madagascar-trade-partnership-building-opportunities-together2026-04-02T04:27:28+01:00The UK-Madagascar trade partnership: building opportunities togetherUK trade schemes give Madagascar near‑total tariff‑free access, simpler rules of origin and regional cumulation, helping exporters integrate into UK chains.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/british-embassy-manila-launches-uk-philippines-buyer-network2026-03-31T09:08:50+01:00British Embassy Manila Launches UK–Philippines Buyer NetworkBritish Embassy Manila launches the UK–Philippines Buyer Network to connect Filipino buyers with British brands and strengthen bilateral trade ties.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-crackdown-on-vile-scam-centres-steps-up-with-sanctions-on-illicit-crypto-network2026-03-26T14:26:54+00:00UK crackdown on vile scam centres steps up with sanctions on illicit crypto networkThe UK has taken further action against a network that operates illegal scam centres across Southeast Asia.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sole-ambition-how-vivobarefoot-boosted-global-sales-through-government-backed-finance2026-03-26T09:32:02+00:00Sole ambition: How Vivobarefoot boosted global sales through government-backed financeUK Export Finance supports footwear pioneer to grow exports across five continents.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/record-breaking-order-for-british-steel-as-uk-and-nigeria-sign-landmark-746-million-ports-deal2026-03-19T11:32:47+00:00Record-breaking order for British Steel as UK and Nigeria sign landmark £746 million ports dealUK Export Finance announces support for UK exporters to supply high-value projects in Nigeria.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/joint-statement-by-chancellor-of-the-exchequer-rachel-reeves-and-spanish-minister-of-economy-trade-enterprise-carlos-cuerpo-caballero2026-03-19T09:46:17+00:00Joint Statement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Spanish Minister of Economy, Trade & Enterprise Carlos Cuerpo CaballeroChancellor Rachel Reeves co-chaired the first edition of the Trade and Investment Dialogue with her Spanish counterpart on a visit to Madrid on 18th March 2026. They agreed the following joint statement.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/chancellor-lands-major-investment-with-spain-as-she-prioritises-closer-ties-with-europe2026-03-18T09:54:51+00:00Chancellor lands major investment with Spain as she prioritises closer ties with EuropeRachel Reeves visits Madrid to meet 120 of Spain’s top businesses and investors and Minister of Economy, Trade and Business Carlos Cuerpotag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hundreds-of-new-uk-jobs-as-nigerian-companies-confirm-millions-in-investment2026-03-17T09:42:00+00:00Hundreds of new UK jobs as Nigerian companies confirm millions in investmentHundreds of new UK jobs are set to be created as Nigerian companies scale up their operations, reinforcing Britain's position as a leading global business hub.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/ukef-backs-leicester-sustainable-packaging-firm-in-australian-expansion2026-03-11T09:30:03+00:00UKEF backs Leicester sustainable packaging firm in Australian expansion UK Export Finance announces support for a UK luxury sustainable packaging company to expand into new foreign markets.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/stockport-tech-firm-powers-kenyas-cloud-future-with-government-backed-18m-deal2026-03-05T09:30:02+00:00Stockport tech firm powers Kenya's cloud future with government-backed £1.8m dealGovernment guarantee enables Stockport firm Vespertec to win £1.8 million contract to supply high-performance hardware and systems to Kenya.
tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-minister-visits-manila-for-80th-year-of-bilateral-ties2026-03-05T04:16:31+00:00UK Minister Visits Manila for 80th Year of Bilateral TiesUK Indo-Pacific Minister Seema Malhotra visited Manila to deepen cooperation, marking 80 years of ties and advancing work on security, growth and climate.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/export-masterclasses-to-help-scottish-businesses-forge-eu-trade-links2026-03-03T14:42:01+00:00Export masterclasses to help Scottish businesses forge EU trade linksEvents from Scotland Office in partnership with local chambers of commerce in Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh and Inverness will 'turn Scottish business export potential into reality'tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/topuk-music-acts-awarded14millionfunding-toraise-profile2026-03-02T00:01:00+00:00Top UK music acts awarded £1.4 million funding to raise profile Top UK music acts awarded £1.4 million funding to raise global profile tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/cheshire-clay-pigeon-shooting-specialist-targets-exports2026-02-12T09:30:01+00:00Cheshire clay pigeon shooting specialist targets exportsPromatic International exports to 41 countries thanks to a £1 million trade facility backed by UKEF.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-bangladesh-strengthen-defence-partnership-with-survey-vessel-sales-agreement2026-02-08T10:40:10+00:00UK and Bangladesh strengthen defence partnership with survey vessel sales agreementThe United Kingdom and the Bangladesh Navy have signed a government‑to‑government sales agreement for the former HMS Enterprise, an Echo‑class hydrographic and oceanographic survey vessel.