British Business EchoNews for owners, founders & directorsThursday, 15 October 2026

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UK Export Finance

Government export credit agency

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Workers pack furniture into a wooden shipping crate at a UK exporters' workshop.

Business Growth

UK exporters face customs and cashflow checks for growth

Small firms weighing overseas sales must assess customs requirements, payment risks and delivery capacity before committing to new markets.

Eleanor Whitcombe · 6h ago

Unmanned survey boat in an Exeter workshop, illustrating HydroSurv’s marine manufacturing operations

Funding & Business Finance

HydroSurv secures £150,000 export loan to back Exeter jobs

The Exeter marine technology business will fulfil orders in Norway and Italy and add seven skilled roles with government-backed finance.

Priya Nair · 8h ago

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