UK Export Finance

The UK's export credit agency. We help UK companies of all sizes and in all sectors​ to win contracts, fulfil orders and get paid for export contracts.

[UK Export Finance @UKEF]

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 👇

https://t.co/M1xDVScsG3

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President Zelenskyy has welcomed UK Export Finance's £210 million commitment to support Ukraine's nuclear energy sector.

This investment backs the supply of enriched uranium, a direct contribution to Ukraine's energy security and economic resilience.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I am grateful to the United Kingdom and Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer for another decision in support of Ukraine. UK Export Finance will allocate £210 million for the supply of enriched uranium to support Ukraine’s nuclear energy sector, which is the main source of power supply for our people and our economy.

The UK is also introducing a new package of sanctions against Russia, targeting Russia’s shadow fleet and the financial networks the Russian Federation uses to circumvent sanctions. The new British restrictions are being applied for the first time against tankers carrying sanctioned liquefied natural gas, the proceeds from the sale of which Russia is using to finance its war. This is a necessary step, and just as with oil tankers, it is important that there ultimately be the ability not only to stop these shadow fleet vessels, but also to seize them. Thank you!

[UK Export Finance @UKEF]

What’s the biggest barrier stopping women-led businesses going global?

Access to finance, networks or confidence?

That's exactly what the UKEF Female Founder Export Accelerator set out to tackle.

Watch the highlights from the programme finale below 👇

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Our first programme with Lifted Ventures wrapped with a Global Growth Showcase in Leeds, where founders pitched their business plans to potential investors.

A big step forward for the next generation of female exporters 🚀

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UKEF CEO Tim Reid and EFM Hitesh Patel visited @joeandseph gourmet popcorn manufacturing facility🍿

UKEF recently provided an £80k export insurance policy to export to Saudi Arabia, and the firm is now exploring further support to grow in the Middle East.

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Cheshire-based @PackagingOne has secured a £4 million contract with one of the world’s largest technology companies, supported by a loan from @NatWestGroup and guaranteed by UK Export Finance.
Read more 👉 https://t.co/1kYTwObfaz

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Join us for an upcoming webinar on UKEF’s Guarantee for Repeat Orders (GRO) – its benefits, who it’s for and how to access it.

Register now to learn how UKEF and the Guarantee for Repeat Orders can support your business 👉
https://t.co/YmkIQImOgo

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UKEF and @Exportdevcanada have signed an MoU to boost UK–Canada cooperation 🤝

This agreement will strengthen our critical minerals supply chain, whilst deepening collaboration across defence, clean energy, digital tech, AI, and advanced manufacturing.

[EDC @ExportDevCanada]

We are pleased to announce that we have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with @UKEF focused on critical minerals, defence and other sectors vital to economic resilience and national security.

➡️https://t.co/dB6c6fTZSe

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UKEF announces partnership with @forcesfinancecu to help more veteran led businesses export 🎖️

Find out more about how we are supporting the Government’s Veterans Strategy 👉https://t.co/bjhnq4f1eM

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UK Export Finance continues to help UK firms export with confidence to the Middle East. 🌍

Find out more about our government-backed finance options 👉 https://t.co/1EQNmQ1wce

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UKEF is providing loan guarantees to supply British-made submarine rescue vehicles to the Indonesian Navy. Suppliers @SMPLtd and @ForumEnergyTech will deliver the machinery through two deals worth £67 million to the UK economy. ⚓

Find out more 👉https://t.co/w9W0vAzbgp

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UK Export Finance continues to support UK businesses exporting to the Middle East. For more information about how UKEF can help your business to export with confidence, contact us 👉 https://t.co/1EQNmQ1wce

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UKEF support helps @VIVOBAREFOOT boost global impact 👟

The sustainable footwear brand has increased turnover from £49 to £91 million in 4 years, backed by £16m in UKEF-supported financing through @HSBC_UK.

Find out more 👉 https://t.co/cShtN3UqQ4

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Welcome Nighthawk! 🎉

Nighthawk-Partners is now an approved provider of the General Export Facility (GEF).
By joining our network of financial partners, they’ll help more UK exporters bring British innovation to customers worldwide.

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Celebrating three years of partnership between @VirginMoney and UKEF on the General Export Facility. Our support for @cocochocolatier is a strong example of how this partnership is driving growth for UK exporters.

Find out more 👉 General Export Facility - UK Export Finance

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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 👉 https://t.co/9AmrcuRdB6

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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.

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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 👉 https://t.co/xeZOBunvL8

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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 👉https://t.co/dKRgEARvTN

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It’s British Science Week! ✨

We’re celebrating UK innovation by spotlighting exporters we’ve supported, ensuring British brilliance is exported worldwide. 🌍

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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 👉 https://t.co/9r01IKR5Xx