UK Export Finance

UKEF’s Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025 have been published. This year we supported: 💷 £14.5 billion of financing for UK businesses 📈 667 exporters – 496 of whom were SMEs 💼 70,000 jobs across the UK Learn more about our highlights 👇 gov.uk/government/new…

British exporters get a major boost as the UK and Nigeria agree a £746 million deal to modernise key trading ports. Find out more about how government-backed finance is helping UK manufacturing to thrive on the global stage 👉 gov.uk/government/new…

We are deeply proud and honoured that our work was recognised by His Majesty The King during his welcome address to delegates of the Nigerian State Visit.

One week left to book 1 2 1 meetings with @holdingronesans and explore supplier opportunities on major rail projects in Turkey. 🚄 Register your interest today 👉 web-eur.cvent.com/event/f60b2142…

Delta Global Source expands into new markets with UKEF-backed financing 🛍️ Leicester-based luxury sustainable packaging innovators @WeRDeltaGlobal begin supplying to Australia’s luxury brands market with a UKEF-backed loan guarantee. Find out more 👉ow.ly/zqQO50Yser7

It’s British Science Week! ✨ We’re celebrating UK innovation by spotlighting exporters we’ve supported, ensuring British brilliance is exported worldwide. 🌍

Stockport’s @Vespertec expands exports to Kenya with a £1.8 million deal backed by UKEF’s Standard Buyer Loan Guarantee - supporting high performance hardware, strengthening UK supply chains, and boosting UK tech expertise globally. Find out more 👉 ow.ly/q4Jy50YpvXI

Yesterday, alongside our partners at Lifted Ventures, we held a brilliant workshop day in Birmingham, with experts from UKEF, @biztradegovuk, @BritishBBank, Fletcher Trade Finance and Independent Freight Solutions. Huge thanks to all partners and founders who joined us! 🙏

Are you a UK business seeking opportunities in the rail infrastructure sector? Join our supplier fair on 26 March to meet with @holdingronesans, who are seeking UK suppliers for two rail projects in Turkey. Places are limited, register now 👉 ow.ly/sPIL50Yl9MX

We’ve delivered the latest module of our Female Founder Export Accelerator with @Lifted Ventures 🤝 @MelissaSnover1 of @Get_Nourished shared her exporting journey and gave participants a behind the scenes tour of their facility.

UK freight wagon manufacturer on the right track with UKEF support 🚂 Last year, we helped WH Davis – the UK’s only remaining freight wagon manufacturer – secure funding for their first export deal in 20+ years. Here’s how UKEF backed finance helped them grow 👇

We’ve delivered the latest stage of our Female Founder Export Accelerator with @Lifted_Ventures in Leeds. Founders heard from Tilz Prosperitas, who shared their exporting journeys and practical insights on growing into international markets.

Cheshire‑based Promatic International, leaders in clay pigeon traps, have secured £1 million in trade finance from @HSBC_UK, backed by UKEF - supporting 58 UK jobs, exporting to 41+ countries, and scaling global growth. Find out more 👉gov.uk/government/new…

How much do UKEF-backed exports boost the UK economy? 📈 At the UK Trade and Export Finance Forum, we shared findings from an independent @OxfordEconomics study. Now’s the time for UK businesses to scale and seize global opportunities. Read more 👉 gov.uk/government/pub…

What a day it’s been at this year’s UK Trade & Export Finance Forum. A huge thank you to all our delegates, speakers and partners for an insightful day. #UKEF2026

This afternoon at the UK Trade & Export Finance Forum, sessions explored new opportunities for UK exporters in emerging markets and how UKEF, the @BritishBBank, @NatWealthFund and @innovateuk are backing businesses to grow and trade with confidence. #UKEF2026

Clean energy = growth opportunity Gold partner @StanChart’s afternoon session at the UK Trade & Export Finance Forum focused on how UK businesses can unlock new revenue streams, access green finance and scale globally through clean growth. #UKEF2026

Gold Partner for the UK Trade & Export Finance Forum, @Barclays, led a session on how UKEF’s £80 billion capacity and new tools will make global trade more accessible - from tailored finance schemes to overcoming export barriers. #UKEF2026

In this morning’s session at the UK Trade & Export Finance Forum, speakers from our Co-Platinum Partner @NatWestGroup, and representatives from UKEF, @britishchambers, and Dynisma shared insights on global opportunities , winning contracts and accessing support. #UKEF2026

Sir @dannyalexander, CEO of HSBC Infrastructure Finance & Sustainability, from our Co‑Platinum Partner @HSBC_UK, takes to the stage at the UK Trade & Export Finance Forum, sharing insights on sustainable infrastructure, global markets and financial partnerships. #UKEF2026

Business Secretary Rt Hon @peterkyle takes to the stage at the UK Trade & Export Finance Forum, highlighting Britain’s trading legacy and the government’s ambition to re-establish the UK as a leading global trading nation through stability, strategy and export growth. #UKEF2026