tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-19T09:30:06+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/packed-with-potential-cheshire-packaging-firm-seals-4-million-deal-backed-by-ukef 2026-05-19T09:30:06+01:00 Packed 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-arabia 2026-05-14T10:54:44+01:00 Government backing helps British firm export lifesaving medicines to Saudi Arabia Government-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-2026 2026-04-30T12:38:14+01:00 Heads of G7 Export Credit Agencies – Meeting Communiqué - 2026 The 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-exporters 2026-04-23T09:33:06+01:00 From 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-industry 2026-04-10T11:18:14+01:00 UKEF secures £128 million submarine rescue deals with Indonesia, boosting British industry UK 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-together 2026-04-02T04:27:28+01:00 The UK-Madagascar trade partnership: building opportunities together UK 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-network 2026-03-31T09:08:50+01:00 British Embassy Manila Launches UK–Philippines Buyer Network British 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-network 2026-03-26T14:26:54+00:00 UK crackdown on vile scam centres steps up with sanctions on illicit crypto network The 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-finance 2026-03-26T09:32:02+00:00 Sole ambition: How Vivobarefoot boosted global sales through government-backed finance UK 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-deal 2026-03-19T11:32:47+00:00 Record-breaking order for British Steel as UK and Nigeria sign landmark £746 million ports deal UK 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-caballero 2026-03-19T09:46:17+00:00 Joint Statement by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves and Spanish Minister of Economy, Trade & Enterprise Carlos Cuerpo Caballero Chancellor 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-europe 2026-03-18T09:54:51+00:00 Chancellor lands major investment with Spain as she prioritises closer ties with Europe Rachel Reeves visits Madrid to meet 120 of Spain’s top businesses and investors and Minister of Economy, Trade and Business Carlos Cuerpo tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/hundreds-of-new-uk-jobs-as-nigerian-companies-confirm-millions-in-investment 2026-03-17T09:42:00+00:00 Hundreds of new UK jobs as Nigerian companies confirm millions in investment Hundreds 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-expansion 2026-03-11T09:30:03+00:00 UKEF 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-deal 2026-03-05T09:30:02+00:00 Stockport tech firm powers Kenya's cloud future with government-backed £1.8m deal Government 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-ties 2026-03-05T04:16:31+00:00 UK Minister Visits Manila for 80th Year of Bilateral Ties UK 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-links 2026-03-03T14:42:01+00:00 Export masterclasses to help Scottish businesses forge EU trade links Events 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-profile 2026-03-02T00:01:00+00:00 Top 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-exports 2026-02-12T09:30:01+00:00 Cheshire clay pigeon shooting specialist targets exports Promatic 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-agreement 2026-02-08T10:40:10+00:00 UK and Bangladesh strengthen defence partnership with survey vessel sales agreement The 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.