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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.

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.

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.

Cheshire clay pigeon shooting specialist targets exports

Promatic International exports to 41 countries thanks to a £1 million trade facility backed by UKEF.

Secretary of State keynote: UK Trade and Export Finance Forum

Speech delivered by the Business Secretary, the RT Hon Peter Kyle, at the 2026 UK Trade and Export Finance Forum.

UK exporters boost economy, as new study reveals major impact of export credit on UK industry

Oxford Economics study demonstrates the significant impact of UKEF's support on businesses and local supply chains.

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