The Government’s UK Export Finance (UKEF) scheme has now been extended to support international trade in more than 100 countries, it has been announced. Continue reading
Category Archives: Exports
Government launches consultation on plans for new freeports
The Government has launched a consultation on plans to create up to ten freeports across the UK in a bid to encourage global trade and attract inward investment following Brexit. Continue reading
Government extends deadline to claim post-Brexit customs support
The deadline for applying for customs and tariff support has been extended to 31 January 2021, the Government has announced. Continue reading
Brexit – what happens next?
The UK is set to leave the European Union (EU) on Friday 31 January 2020 at 11 pm – but what happens next? Continue reading
Businesses urge Government to negotiate post Brexit trade deals
Businesses are urging Prime Minister Boris Johnson to begin negotiations on the terms of the UK’s future relationships with the European Union (EU) after Brexit. Continue reading
Finance affecting SMEs and their export potential
According to the UK’s export credit agency, Capital Economics for UK Export Finance (UKEF), 60 per cent of companies have cited finance as a key obstacle to exporting. Continue reading
Top tips to ensure your business is prepared for Brexit
The UK is currently scheduled to leave the European Union (EU) on 31 October 2019. However, it is still unclear whether that will be with or without a deal. Continue reading
Government to allocate trading numbers to more than 88,000 UK firms ahead of Brexit
Ahead of a potential no-deal Brexit, the Government has announced that it will start automatically enrolling UK firms in the customs system. Continue reading
Government encouraging SMEs to sign up for funding to help with Brexit
The Government is encouraging UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to register for funding to help them cope with a new customs system following a potential no-deal Brexit. Continue reading
Total value of UK exports reach “record high” despite global headwinds
The total value of UK goods and services exports increased by four per cent in 2019, a new report has revealed. Continue reading