Posts Tagged ‘UK (United Kingdom)’

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into Europe saw a decline in 2023, decreasing by 4% from the previous year and now stands 11% lower than the pre-pandemic levels of 2019, as per the findings of the annual EY European Attractiveness Survey 2024, which is regarded as the most thorough annual examination of FDI into the continent.

British enterprises are poised to gain from billions of pounds in new export opportunities, boosting the UK economy, as detailed in the latest strategy from UK Export Finance (UKEF) released today.

HM Revenue and Customs has released its Customs Importer and Exporter Population official statistics for 2023, showing a decrease in the importer and exporter population compared to 2022.

Discover the new trade agreement between the UK and Texas, designed to enhance business connections and trade opportunities.

The UK and Nigeria have created a new Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) that is set to boost trade with mutual provisions and export opportunities for the legal sector.

“None in particular” is the phrase most frequently heard from enterprises ranked in the top 100 for revenue across eight major global markets when asked which provider leads in digital… read more →

India has permitted banks in 22 partner nations, including Russia and the UK, to establish “vostro” accounts within its borders, the government informed the parliament on Tuesday, aiming to bolster… read more →

The UK announced on Tuesday its plan to engage in discussions with Turkey to update their existing bilateral free trade agreement. The goal is to expand the scope of the… read more →

Looking to further international trade, Tim Reid, CEO of UK Export Finance (UKEF) met with Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, and Finance Minister Deline Ibrahimaj to finalise a £4 billion… read more →

On November 30, the UK and Ukraine are set to agree a new Digital Trade Agreement (DTA).  Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch MP and Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister… read more →

Virgin Money has been accredited under UK Export Finance’s (UKEF) General Export Facility (GEF) programme, allowing more businesses to access export finance support.  Samir Parkash, the interim CEO of UKEF,… read more →

A new report has found that big bank derisking is hampering efforts by financial institutions throughout Europe to deliver services that promote financial inclusion. The root cause appears to be… read more →

Freeports are a special kind of air, rail, or seaport, where normal tax and customs rules don’t apply, says John Lucy, director of Liverpool City Region Freeport

In this article, UKEF’s Richard Simon Lewis looks back on COP26, and looks forward to a green revolution in which UK exports play a leading role

In this article, the Bank of England’s Alastair Hughes talks about LIBOR cessation and risk-free rate alternatives