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How the Buyer Credit Facility works, its benefits, eligibility and how to apply.
Find out about cover policy and indicators for countries and territories that are covered by UK Export Finance.
Find out about our Lines of Credit facility: its benefits, eligibility criteria and how to apply.
We advance prosperity by ensuring no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance, doing that sustainably and at no net cost to the taxpayer.
Interest-free loans from the government for some people on benefits: how to apply, check if you're eligible
Tax and reporting rules for employers covering the cost of credit, debit and charge card payments
A tool to help indicate UKEF’s premium rates for medium or long-term sovereign risk, when using Buyer Credit, Direct Lending, Lines of Credit, Bills and Notes Guarantee or Standard Buyer Loan Guarantee.
The Warm Home Discount Scheme could take £150 off your winter electricity bill - eligibility, how to get your discount, deadlines.
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