UK Export Finance (UKEF) has added Bank of Ireland to its panel of affiliated lenders for its trade finance support. Thus, Bank of Ireland customers will now be able to access government-backed finance to support their export activities. UKEF’s support will take the form of guarantees on working capital loans and contract bonds issued by…
UKEF, the UK’s export credit agency, has clarified key measures included in the Autumn Statement regarding financial support for UK exporters, as follows: “The new measures will see UKEF’s total risk appetite double to £5 billion and the maximum cover limit for individual markets increase by up to 100%, potentially resulting in as much as…
Business travellers and frequent visitors from a host of countries will be able to benefit from faster entry to the UK as the Government’s Registered Traveller Service is expanded. From 21st November, frequent travellers to the UK from 16 new countries will be eligible to apply for membership of the scheme, which provides the potential…
The Government has launched GREAT.gov.uk a trade hub aimed at helping firms access potential overseas orders by giving practical advice and signposting support for businesses looking to win export contracts. The new site acts as a single digital destination for trade and investment, bringing together and connecting UK businesses, international buyers and international investors. Whether…