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    UK banks commit to $15 billion lending package to help firms expand abroad

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    Posted on January 26, 2026

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    Last updated: January 26, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    UK banks have pledged $15 billion to aid firms in expanding internationally, with UK Export Finance providing loan guarantees.

    Table of Contents

    • UK Banks' Commitment to Business Growth
    • Details of the Lending Package
    • Role of UK Export Finance
    • Participating Banks

    UK Banks Pledge £11 Billion to Support International Business Expansion

    UK Banks' Commitment to Business Growth

    LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Britain's five leading banks committed to lending 11 billion pounds ($15 billion) in total to help firms invest and expand into new international markets, the government said on Monday.

    Details of the Lending Package

    Lending will be drawn entirely from the banks' own balance sheets. The banks are NatWest, HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds and Santander.

    Role of UK Export Finance

    UK Export Finance, the government’s export credit agency, will guarantee up to 80% of eligible loans issued by each bank.

    Participating Banks

    ($1 = 0.7308 pounds)

    (Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; editing by William James)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Five UK banks commit to a $15 billion lending package.
    • •The initiative supports firms expanding internationally.
    • •UK Export Finance guarantees up to 80% of eligible loans.
    • •Participating banks include NatWest, HSBC, and Barclays.
    • •The lending is drawn from the banks' own balance sheets.

    Frequently Asked Questions about UK banks commit to $15 billion lending package to help firms expand abroad

    1What is a lending package?

    A lending package refers to a set of financial resources provided by banks to businesses to support their growth and expansion, often with specific terms and conditions.

    2What is business investment?

    Business investment involves allocating resources, usually financial, to acquire assets or fund projects that are expected to generate a return or profit over time.

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