Driving UK exports through boosting the utilisation of UK Export Finance — Building a growth mindset in the UK
What it examines
Examines barriers to using UKEF support through national trade data, two Barclays business surveys and interviews with the bank’s relationship directors. It proposes changes to support for smaller firms, the product range, risk appetite, pricing and application processes.
Why it matters
Offers a participating lender’s perspective on how public export finance could reach more businesses. The proposals reflect Barclays’ research and commercial experience. They should be read against the policy arrangements in place when the report was written.
The date is Barclays’ 24 February 2026 publication announcement. This historical research was added in November 2026; it does not describe subsequent policy changes.
Institutions and themes
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Catalogue entry reviewed 9 Nov 2026. The summary describes the publication’s analysis; it does not establish that historical findings remain current.