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Government support secures major contract for UK construction in Benin

Government support secures major contract for UK construction in Benin

Monday, 15 June 2020

The government’s export credit agency, UK Export Finance, provides over £100 million in direct lending for project to redevelop a 114 mile road in Ben...

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UKEF guidance for creditors on temporary suspension of debt service repayments

UKEF guidance for creditors on temporary suspension of debt service repayments

Friday, 17 April 2020

Agreement to help eligible developing countries which request forbearance to respond to the financing needs arising from coronavirus (COVID-19)....

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UKEF expands protection against non payment for UK exporters

UKEF expands protection against non payment for UK exporters

Friday, 03 April 2020

UK Export Finance to offer export insurance in all major markets in response to coronavirus (COVID-19)....

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Permanent £5 billion boost to UKEF lending capacity

Permanent £5 billion boost to UKEF lending capacity

Monday, 16 March 2020

In the 2020 budget, UK Export Finance’s direct lending facility was significantly increased to £8 billion, with £2 billion allocated for clean growth ...

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UK exports boost critical infrastructure projects in Africa

UK exports boost critical infrastructure projects in Africa

Monday, 20 January 2020

Financial support from UK Export Finance worth over a half a billion pounds unlocks deals in Ghana, Zambia, Gabon and Uganda for UK exporters....

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UK solar company secures funding to build two major solar plants in Spain

UK solar company secures funding to build two major solar plants in Spain

Tuesday, 07 January 2020

£47.6 million financing guaranteed by UK Export Finance, in boost to UK solar exports...

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Government backs UK firm to build three hospitals in Oman

Government backs UK firm to build three hospitals in Oman

Thursday, 02 January 2020

UK Export Finance supports the financing of contracts between UK firm, International Hospitals Group (IHG), and Oman’s Ministry of Health....

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£230 million in UKEF support for offshore wind farm in Taiwan

£230 million in UKEF support for offshore wind farm in Taiwan

Tuesday, 05 November 2019

UK Export Finance announces NT$9.2 billion (£230 million) in support for UK businesses supplying a large-scale wind farm off the coast of Taiwan....

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UKEF appoints Carl Williamson as Head of Trade Finance

UKEF appoints Carl Williamson as Head of Trade Finance

Thursday, 31 October 2019

UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s award-winning export credit agency, has appointed Carl Williamson to lead its Trade Finance Business....

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UKEF supports new Angolan power infrastructure and development of sustainable food supply

UKEF supports new Angolan power infrastructure and development of sustainable food supply

Friday, 27 September 2019

UK government backs projects to improve living conditions and promote economic growth in Angola....

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Liam Fox announces government support for INCATUK to deliver Angolan agricultural project and develop economy

Liam Fox announces government support for INCATUK to deliver Angolan agricultural project and develop economy

Monday, 22 July 2019

International Trade Secretary announces UKEF support for US $73 million loan to the Government of Angola to finance an agriculture project by engineer...

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UK Export Finance powers UK export boom with record £6.8 billion support in 2018 to 2019

UK Export Finance powers UK export boom with record £6.8 billion support in 2018 to 2019

Thursday, 20 June 2019

The UK’s export credit agency, UK Export Finance, marks centenary with best results for 28 years....

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Secretary of State keynote: UK Trade and Export Finance Forum

Secretary of State keynote: UK Trade and Export Finance Forum

Thursday, 06 June 2019

Speech delivered by the Secretary of State for International Trade, Dr Liam Fox, at the 2019 UK Trade and Export Finance Forum....

Liam Fox announces export support for UK’s climate resilience sector

Liam Fox announces export support for UK’s climate resilience sector

Wednesday, 05 June 2019

The International Trade Secretary unveiled government support for the export of climate resilience infrastructure in a centenary speech at a UK Trade ...

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European Commission consultation on short term export credit rules

European Commission consultation on short term export credit rules

Tuesday, 30 April 2019

Targeted consultation is aimed at key stakeholders with an in-depth understanding of the short-term export-credit insurance market. ...

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UKEF supports Airbus UK as it delivers two satellites to Turksat, Turkey

UKEF supports Airbus UK as it delivers two satellites to Turksat, Turkey

Thursday, 25 April 2019

Innovative export finance delivers contract worth nearly $500 million....

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UKEF launches consultation into foreign content policy

UKEF launches consultation into foreign content policy

Wednesday, 03 April 2019

UK’s export credit agency asks the public for its views on proposed changes....

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UKEF adopts new OECD Council recommendation on Bribery and Officially Supported Export Credits

UKEF adopts new OECD Council recommendation on Bribery and Officially Supported Export Credits

Thursday, 14 March 2019

Adherents to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Recommendation on Bribery and Officially Supported Export Credits are a...

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New measures to enhance UKEF support for UK exporters announced in Spring Statement

New measures to enhance UKEF support for UK exporters announced in Spring Statement

Thursday, 14 March 2019

UK Export Finance will introduce a new General Export Facility and launch a consultation into UKEF’s foreign content policy....

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UKEF supports UK firms to develop critical Ghanaian infrastructure

UKEF supports UK firms to develop critical Ghanaian infrastructure

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

International Trade Secretary, Dr Liam Fox MP, announces over £130 million in support for UK firms’ contracts to develop Kumasi market, build a new ho...

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UK Export Finance helps Siemens deliver energy security for Iraq

UK Export Finance helps Siemens deliver energy security for Iraq

Thursday, 21 February 2019

UK Export Finance (UKEF) supports a €30.2 million contract for the initial refurbishment of the Al Mussaib power station, ensuring secure power supply...

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UK firms help Iraqi citizens access electricity with support from UK Government

UK firms help Iraqi citizens access electricity with support from UK Government

Monday, 28 January 2019

UK Export Finance (UKEF) announced it will support UK firms with US $1.02 billion to build two new power stations in Iraq and support the restoration ...

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£28.6 million contract awarded to upgrade Bahrain water treatment plant with HM Government support

£28.6 million contract awarded to upgrade Bahrain water treatment plant with HM Government support

Thursday, 20 December 2018

International Trade Secretary announces loan from UK Export Finance to support water and wastewater specialist Bluewater Bio’s contract with Bahrain M...

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UKEF and VAMED agree framework to boost UK healthcare exports

UKEF and VAMED agree framework to boost UK healthcare exports

Monday, 10 December 2018

UK Export Finance (UKEF) and VAMED Engineering have signed an agreement to grow VAMED’s UK export supply chain and UK operations. ...

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UKEF supports Angolan healthcare and power infrastructure development

UKEF supports Angolan healthcare and power infrastructure development

Friday, 09 November 2018

Baroness Fairhead announces €450 million in support for UK firms to improve healthcare and power provision in Angola. ...

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UK Export Finance appoints Kimberly Wiehl to Board

UK Export Finance appoints Kimberly Wiehl to Board

Monday, 05 November 2018

Former Secretary-General of the Berne Union joins UKEF Board as non-executive advisor....

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UKEF and VAMED present export opportunities at London supplier fair

UKEF and VAMED present export opportunities at London supplier fair

Monday, 17 September 2018

Leading healthcare suppliers sought for Kasama hospital project in Zambia....

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UKEF supports delivery of Rolls Royce powered aircraft to EL AL

UKEF supports delivery of Rolls Royce powered aircraft to EL AL

Friday, 24 August 2018

International Trade Secretary Liam Fox announces financing from UK Export Finance to support the sale of Rolls-Royce engines to Israel’s national carr...

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UK Export Finance publishes its annual report and accounts

UK Export Finance publishes its annual report and accounts

Wednesday, 20 June 2018

UKEF's annual report reveals it helped UK exporters secure sales to over 75 countries in financial year 2017 to 2018, 77% of which were smaller busine...

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UKEF appoints Samir Parkash as Chief Risk Officer

UKEF appoints Samir Parkash as Chief Risk Officer

Friday, 15 June 2018

UK Export Finance (UKEF), the UK’s award-winning export credit agency, has appointed Samir Parkash to lead the management of the department’s credit p...

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