Support for UK businesses helping to rebuild Ukraine
Source: gov.uk (2025-04-16)

Department for Business and Trade (DBT) initiatives to support UK businesses helping to rebuild critical infrastructure in Ukraine.

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has severely damaged critical infrastructure like bridges, housing, hospitals and power plants. Ukraine will need significant support and investment by British businesses to rebuild its critical infrastructure and keep its economy afloat for the duration of the war.

Figures published by the World Bank outline that reconstruction costs are expected to amount to $486 billion over the next decade.

DBT encourages innovative UK businesses to contribute their experience and expertise in rebuilding Ukraine’s damaged infrastructure. This is a unique opportunity for British businesses to demonstrate their strengths in the global market and make a difference to Ukraine.

Support available to UK businesses

We are leading efforts to assist Ukraine with its immediate and long-term recovery plan across a range of sectors and are ready to partner with UK businesses to fulfil Ukraine’s reconstruction needs.

Our initiatives aim to boost UK-Ukraine trade, improve market conditions, and support Ukraine’s long-term reconstruction.

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We regularly share updates on reconstruction work and invite businesses to get involved where their sector expertise can support Ukraine.

Sign up for our newsletter by emailing the following information to xxx@xxx.xx (mailto:xxx@xxx.xx):
- contact name
- company or organisation name
- role in the company or organisation
- direct contact email address
- sector expertise
Read our Ukraine reconstruction privacy notice (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ukraine-reconstruction-registration-of-interest-privacy-notice) to find out how we process your data.

Sign the Ukraine Business Compact

Show support for Ukraine’s recovery and its drive to modernise, build a resilient and agile economy and emerge from war as a stronger and more prosperous state.

Sign the compact at https://ubc.globalcompact.org.ua.

Personnel travel insurance

Since the start of the full-scale invasion, insurance coverage for Ukraine has shifted significantly. Initially, most providers categorised the entire country as high risk, resulting in limited or expensive coverage. Over time, various insurance companies have adjusted their ratings, reducing cost and expanding coverage options.

In response to these changes, DBT and the Security in Complex Environments Group (SCEG (https://www.sceguk.org.uk/)) have engaged with a range of brokers, insurance and Trade Associations, to provide insight into the availability of insurance products for travel to Ukraine. There are several insurance companies listed on the SCEG website (https://www.sceguk.org.uk/members/), which have been accredited certification for international standards.

DBT cannot endorse or recommend any travel insurance companies or brokers, nor provide specialised insurance advice to prospective businesses.

Businesses should research whether the insurer they engage with:
- meets appropriate code of conduct and safety standards
- provides suitable policy response capabilities
- aligns with their operational requirements
DBT is not liable for any direct or indirect loss or damage that might occur when using service providers listed on the SCEG website.