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Black Country manufacturer agrees new capital through government initiative set up to help UK SMEs export
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A Black Country manufacturer has become the first UK business to take advantage of a new funding offer from the Government s credit agency UK Export Finance.
Kingswinford-based Simworx has secured a new undisclosed finance package via the initiative which has been set up to help businesses grow their international sales.
West Midlands tech firm secures UK’s first General Export Facility with HSBC UK backing
West Midlands exporter becomes first UK business to benefit from UKEF s General Export Facility.
From:
26 May 2021
A West Midlands-based exporter has become the first UK business to take advantage of a new offer from the Government’s credit agency, UK Export Finance (
UKEF), securing the funds they need to sell internationally and grow their business through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Simworx, a tech company based in Kingswinford, recently completed the first General Export Facility (
GEF), a new scheme launched by
UKEF, with support from HSBC UK. Through
Government unveils post-pandemic IHE recovery strategy
In attempting to recover international higher education (IHE) exports post-pandemic and post-Brexit, the United Kingdom will prioritise opportunities in India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam and Nigeria, according to its revised International Education Strategy.
The International Education Champion, Sir Steve Smith, will focus on these countries as an immediate priority, but he will also focus on Brazil, Europe, China and Hong Kong.
Another of his priorities will be to work with the British Council to identify and resolve barriers to recognition of online and blended learning internationally.
Meanwhile the new Turing study abroad scheme will open up opportunities for UK students to study in other countries, with a particular emphasis on broadening participation by students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Measures announced to boost international study and global opportunities
Government announces new measures to help the education sector build back better from the pandemic.
From:
6 February 2021
Government bolsters International Education Strategy to grow global opportunities and help the sector build back better from the pandemic
New measures to attract overseas students and plans for new international teaching qualification based on world-renowned domestic standards
Next phase of the landmark £110 million Turing scheme unveiled, offering students of all backgrounds across the UK the chance to study and work abroad
New measures aimed at attracting more overseas students, boosting access to global student exchanges for thousands of people, and supporting international education partnerships have been announced today (6 February) by the government.