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New UK-US Trade Deal Removes Tariffs On British Steel
Economy
New UK-US Trade Deal Removes Tariffs On British Steel
A trade deal agreed between the UK and the US will see tariffs on British steel reduced to zero, the two sides announced on Thursday.
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire' After Trump's Tariffs
Economy
Sir Crawford Falconer Interview: “The House Is Still On Fire" After Trump's Tariffs
Sir Crawford Falconer was the UK’s chief trade negotiation adviser until the end of last year, when his contract ended – and the Labour government declined to renew it. To scrap the post makes for an interesting decision now that questions around global trade are so dominant.
Senior Labour MP Urges Government To Take Advantage of Trump's Tariff Chaos: “Don’t Let A Crisis Go To Waste”
Foreign affairs
Senior Labour MP Urges Government To Take Advantage of Trump's Tariff Chaos: “Don’t Let A Crisis Go To Waste”
The government is being urged to use the turmoil created by Donald Trump’s tariff regime to create a new industrial policy and forge deeper trade links with the partners including the European Union.
'Very Good Chance' Of A UK-US Trade Deal Removing Tariffs, Says Trump
Defence
"Very Good Chance" Of A UK-US Trade Deal Removing Tariffs, Says Trump
Donald Trump has said there is a "very good chance" that the US and UK will agree a trade deal that removes tariffs between the two countries.
The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership heralds a new trading era for the United Kingdom
Economy
By Nigel Huddleston MP
The Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership heralds a new trading era for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s impending membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a huge win for this country.
Historic trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will give our economy a much-needed boost
Economy
By Nigel Huddleston MP
Historic trade deals with Australia and New Zealand will give our economy a much-needed boost
United Kingdom firms are on the cusp of reaping huge rewards from our Australia and New Zealand trade deals.
Why A Post-Brexit Trade Deal With The US Was Never Realistic
Brexit
Why A Post-Brexit Trade Deal With The US Was Never Realistic
Liz Truss this week confirmed what was privately widely accepted, but seldom admitted by ministers: that striking a post-Brexit trade deal with the US is not going to happen anytime soon.
Baroness Jones: It's time we rethink Brexit and restore closer ties with the EU
Brexit
By Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
Baroness Jones: It's time we rethink Brexit and restore closer ties with the EU
I’m fed up with the government’s Brexit mess. This government has made such a mess of Brexit that I think we have to start talking to the EU about options for restoring closer ties.
Back UK Spirits Exports to Back Global Britain Partner content
Brexit
By Chivas Brothers
Back UK Spirits Exports to Back Global Britain
Britain can fulfil its trade potential by supporting industries which are competitive on the world stage.
For trade deals to succeed the government must put consumers first Partner content
Economy
By Which?
For trade deals to succeed the government must put consumers first
Consumer interests and protections should be at the forefront of the UK's trade deal ambitions.
Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
Brexit
Brexit: The Biggest Claims From The Remain And Leave Campaigns That Never Happened
Five years on from the historic vote to leave the European Union, PoliticsHome takes you through the key dramatic claims from each camp that never came to pass.
Partner content
Education
By Policy@Manchester
Global Britain: an ambitious template for international trade agreements in an uncertain era
Following Brexit, the UK has reclaimed its competence in trade and investment policy and its role as the sole negotiator of trade and investment agreements.
Liz Truss Says The EU Should Be 'Pragmatic' And 'Reasonable' Over 'Sausage War' Row
Brexit
Liz Truss Says The EU Should Be "Pragmatic" And "Reasonable" Over 'Sausage War' Row
Liz Truss has urged EU leaders to be "pragmatic" in talks aimed at resolving the so-called 'sausage wars' before new regulatory checks come into force.
Partner content
Transport
By Railway Industry Association
Rail Industry welcomes agreement on Australia-UK Free Trade Deal
Australia trade deal would be a historic betrayal of British farming and set a dangerous precedent for future trade deals
Environment
By Tim Farron MP
Australia trade deal would be a historic betrayal of British farming and set a dangerous precedent for future trade deals
It's not too late for the government to grow a backbone and stand up for British farmers and Britain's world-leading animal welfare and environmental standards.
US Farmers Are Keeping A 'Very Close Eye On How Far The UK Is Willing To Go' With Australia Trade Deal
Brexit
US Farmers Are Keeping A "Very Close Eye On How Far The UK Is Willing To Go" With Australia Trade Deal
Farmers in the United States are watching the UK government's advanced trade negotiations with Australia very closely, a major agricultural group in the US has told PoliticsHome.
A trade deal with Australia will have little impact, but it raises big questions about the UK's trade policy
Economy
A trade deal with Australia will have little impact, but it raises big questions about the UK's trade policy
The British government is going to need to work harder if it is to keep enough people onboard with its trade agenda.
Prime Minister Warned Not To 'Betray' Farmers As Post-Brexit Talks With Australia Intensify
Brexit
Prime Minister Warned Not To 'Betray' Farmers As Post-Brexit Talks With Australia Intensify
Boris Johnson has been warned that giving Australia and New Zealand tariff-free access to the UK's agricultural markets would be a "complete betrayal" of farmers nationwide and risk putting them out of business.
Partner content
Education
By Policy@Manchester
Hiding in plain sight: why are the UK and US keeping the transatlantic trade negotiations under wraps?
Boris Johnson Has Cancelled India Trade Trip After Covid-19 Surge And Variant Fears
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Has Cancelled India Trade Trip After Covid-19 Surge And Variant Fears
The Prime Minister has cancelled a planned trip to India later this month following a surge of Covid cases in the country.
We must seize the opportunity to pursue a post-Brexit trade deal with Africa
Foreign affairs
By Lord Popat
We must seize the opportunity to pursue a post-Brexit trade deal with Africa
A year on from the first UK-Africa Investment Summit (AIS), progress has been made to improve our links with the great continent of Africa. We have only just started.
The UK And EU Have Finally Agreed A Post-Brexit Trade Deal
Brexit
The UK And EU Have Finally Agreed A Post-Brexit Trade Deal
The UK and EU have struck a free trade deal after days of delays in the final stages of the negotiations.
Brexit Trade Talks Will Continue As UK And EU Agree To 'Go The Extra Mile' With Negotiations
Brexit
Brexit Trade Talks Will Continue As UK And EU Agree To 'Go The Extra Mile' With Negotiations
Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to continue Brexit talks beyond the Sunday deadline despite a UK official earlier claiming the EU offer was "unacceptable".
EU Leaders Sound Unconvinced That A “Fair” Brexit Deal Will Be Struck Before The Clock Runs Out
Brexit
EU Leaders Sound Unconvinced That A “Fair” Brexit Deal Will Be Struck Before The Clock Runs Out
Ursula von der Leyen has cast further doubt on hopes that a UK-EU agreement will be struck as she told reporters the “fine balance of fairness” required for the deal has still not been met.