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Skiwear firebrand OOSC Clothing will grow its exports across the piste with a major HSBC UK financing package secured by UK Export Finance.

• Updated: 29 February 2024

A UK sanctions package, coordinated with the US, targets those that support or enable the work of the Houthis across the Middle East.

• Updated: 27 February 2024

The UK announces more than 50 new sanctions to mark 2 years since Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine.

• Updated: 22 February 2024

The UK announces new sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers who have violently attacked Palestinians in the West Bank.

• Updated: 12 February 2024

Nick Whittingham, British Ambassador to Guatemala, highlighted the opportunities arising from the new government’s economic plans at a briefing in the Guatemalan Central Bank.

• Updated: 9 February 2024

The UK’s creative industries will be able to seize future opportunities and drive investment in the UK, thanks to new export funding.

• Updated: 8 February 2024

The UK has imposed fresh sanctions on Myanmar military-linked entities and infantry divisions to mark 3 years since the military coup.

• Updated: 1 February 2024

The UK government’s export credit agency has helped a County Down tech business secure landmark financing to grow and meet demand from Silicon Valley buyers.

• Updated: 1 February 2024

The UK and US have sanctioned the Houthis to disrupt their ability to attack international shipping in the Red Sea, and to promote Yemen's peace, stability and security.

• Updated: 25 January 2024

Workshop supports dynamic women in senior leadership positions in private companies, particularly SMEs, that export or aim to export products internationally.

• Updated: 24 January 2024

The UK, US and Australia have announced new sanctions on key figures in the financial networks of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ).

• Updated: 23 January 2024

Marketing company Mania has been designated under the UK’s Bosnia and Herzegovina sanctions regime.

• Updated: 15 January 2024

Secretary of State for Economic Development of Honduras, Fredis Alonso Cerrato, met virtually with UK companies to learn about their offer and interest in the Honduran market.

• Updated: 10 January 2024

UKEF has partnered with other export credit agencies and MUFG as sole Mandated Lead Arranger to secure over €1.2 billion in financing for a sustainable railway project.

• Updated: 8 January 2024

The UK’s export credit agency has guaranteed an Islamic Murabaha financing facility for the development of Six Flags Qiddiya City near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Updated: 3 January 2024

Exports of British festive treats to CPTPP countries have increased significantly.

• Updated: 28 December 2023

Latest figures show toy and bike exports are worth £640 million, with CPTPP membership to make it even easier for British businesses to export children’s presents to the region next Christmas.

• Updated: 24 December 2023

The UK’s trade deal with Australia is ringing in festive cheer this year, having helped British music companies expand Down Under ahead of the festive period. 

• Updated: 22 December 2023

UK Export Finance (UKEF) and Export Finance Australia (EFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) deepening co-operation in areas of mutual interest.

• Updated: 21 December 2023

A small manufacturer trusted by scientists across six continents receives new export funding.

• Updated: 20 December 2023