President Trump has signed an executive order extending the US–China tariff truce by 90 days, delaying previously scheduled escalation to 10 November 2025. The extension pauses a surge in reciprocal tariffs, ensuring that tariffs on Chinese imports remain at 30% while US exports to China continue to face 10% tariffs, saving businesses from sudden, steep […]
An Executive Order signed by President Trump this week could have costly implications for UK firms exporting low value consignments into the US, accountancy and business advisory firm BDO has warned. Prior to 1 February 2025, all goods imported into the United States in the name of individuals, with a value of below $800 benefitted […]
Dyrhoff, a provider of water control gates, has won a major contract to deliver two pneumatically operated spillway gates for a flood protection project in North Dakota, USA, following support from a government financing scheme. Throughout its more than 30 years, the business has specialised in the design and supply of inflatable rubber dams and […]
UK Export Finance (UKEF) provided £14.5bn in loans, guarantees and insurance over the last year and supported tens of thousands of jobs in key industrial sectors around the country, according to its latest accounts published today. UKEF is the UK’s export credit agency and a government department, working alongside the Department for Business and Trade. […]
Smaller businesses are set to benefit from extra government support to maximise orders from international buyers UK Export Finance (UKEF) unveils today, delivering on commitments set out in the government’s new Trade Strategy. The export credit agency and government department plays a vital role in stimulating exports and enhancing accessibility for exporters of all sizes […]
Up to £13bn of direct lending will be used to help boost British exports across key industrial sectors as part of new growth measures spearheaded by UK Export Finance (UKEF). Through its Direct Lending Facility, UKEF – the government’s export credit agency – provides loans to overseas buyers, allowing them to finance the purchase of capital goods and […]
Founded in 1988, Rosehill Polymers Group is a UK manufacturer of high-performance polymer systems using recycled rubber. Its solutions are widely used across sectors such as highways, rail, energy, sport, and security infrastructure. In 2023, UKEF, the UK government’s export credit agency, issued a credit guarantee for Rosehill under its General Export Facility. This unlocked […]
Maxflow, a Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of industrial pressure washers and power products, is accelerating its growth with a finance package issued by Ulster Bank and guaranteed by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the government’s export credit agency. This partnership supports Maxflow to expand its operations, enter new export markets, and grow its customer base. With over […]
The Department for Business and Trade has today announced a series of exclusive events designed to open doors for UK business in the Indo-Pacific markets. The event series, titled ‘Made in the UK Sold to the Indo-Pacific: Meet the Experts’, will take place between 4 and 13 March in various cities across the UK, including Edinburgh, […]
Winkworth Machinery Limited, the UK’s largest industrial mixer manufacturer, has secured £750,000 in new financing supported by a UK Export Finance (UKEF) guarantee. Provided by HSBC UK, the government-backed financing will enable Winkworth Machinery to expand its manufacturing capabilities and support continued job creation. Winkworth Machinery, which has been operating since 1924, designs and manufactures […]
