How do UK businesses compare with non-UK businesses in their use of trade finance and credit insurance?
Background
Given the benefits of engaging with the international economy through goods and services exports, this form of trade facilitation focuses on transparency, as firms are supported in navigating complex processes associated with international market access. Evidence may should help target this support where there exist market failures.
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