As we approach 2026, exporter-finance risk is once again front and centre. For UK firms selling goods or services overseas, the financial landscape is evolving—and not necessarily in a cosy way. In this article we’ll explore one of the most pressing financial concerns for exporters: working-capital and payment-risk squeeze amid global and domestic pressures . We’ll update the picture for 2026, explain why it matters more than ever, what’s driving the pressure, how it shows up

If you run an export-oriented business in the UK or are considering branching out internationally, recent developments in global trade policy make one thing clear: your success will increasingly depend not only on what you sell and where you sell it, but how  you navigate shifting regulation, supply-chain fragility and geopolitical risk. In this blog for Exporting Made Easy , we’ll unpack a very topical story from the past few days, highlight how it impacts UK exporters, and

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