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Back in those pre-war, pre-Covid and pre-permacrisis halcyon days of early 2020, the world was the UK food sector’s oyster in terms of post-Brexit trading opportunities.
Ellie Newis reviews two of the flagship free trade agreements that were supposed to reignite the UK economy.
Two handpicked consignments of UK goods have been sent to Australia and New Zealand to mark new post-Brexit agreements.
It is easier for the EU to import lamb from New Zealand than from Wales because of Brexit, MPs have been told.
The UK can learn from New Zealand on how a second referendum can re-boot democracy, says MATT QVORTRUP.
We’re running out of time. If post-Brexit negotiations don’t prioritise health, we won’t get through a second wave
30/06/2020
Everyone is fishing in the same pond. Stocks built up in readiness for Brexit are having to be replenished. If another pandemic strikes, we’ll hardly be in the best position to get through it.
UK’s Liz Truss was warned of blow to food sector under Australia and New Zealand trade deals
12/07/2022
Data obtained by POLITICO shows economic toll on farmers known before key post-Brexit trade talks began.
UK-New Zealand trade deal close but will only have a ‘minuscule’ impact in British shops, experts say
31/08/2021
The UK and New Zealand are close to a trade agreement but experts have dismissed it as making little difference to British consumers.
New Zealand has protested at the lack of progress in talks over a post-Brexit trade deal, insisting the UK is not “match-fit” for negotiations.
Deals to ensure UK can go on trading with non-EU countries after Brexit transition must be laid before parliament by Wednesday.
Government modelling suggests deal could damage some UK industries like farming and food processing. / But the government's own estimates for the deal suggest it will have a negligible impact of 0.02 per cent to 0.03 per cent of GDP by 2033.
Otto English dissects the disadvantages that a free trade agreement between the two countries would bring to the UK.
Having cut Britain adrift of Europe, Brexiters are indulging in an old fantasy about a new national role in the world—as the hub of a far-flung Anglosphere.
World View: Suggestion that likes of US, Australia offer alternative to EU is fantasy. / If the success of a political idea turns on its power to instil hope or optimism in its adherents, then, in its early years, Brexit was a colossal failure.
So is there a business case for CANZUK as a primary relationship for any of these four countries? Let’s look at where our potential partners currently sell goods and services.
"Last month we joined consensus on the formation of a working group to negotiate the UK’s accession to CPTPP. Other economies will be able to join CPTPP too. CPTPP is our highest quality agreement. Those aspiring to join will have to be able to meet its high standards."
The UK's former permanent representative to the EU suggests that post-Brexit trade deals with New Zealand and Australia contribute little to the country's finances.
Post-Brexit deal with New Zealand goes to Parliament despite ‘concerns’ over removing tariffs
26/10/2022
A post-Brexit deal between the UK and New Zealand will be “formally laid in Parliament” today despite concerns over its impact on UK producers.
NZ ready to get heavy with the UK [re CPTPP]
18/06/2020
New Zealand now stands between the United Kingdom and its hopes of entering the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement (CPTPP).
NZ must help build new global grouping
25/07/2020
When great powers fail, New Zealand and other small states must organise to protect their interests, Robert G. Patman writes.
New Zealand meat exporters are losing patience over their inability to get product into Northern Ireland after Brexit.
Nothing to see here - Chris Grey
19/06/2020
'The Brexiters have no more idea in private than they do in public about what they are doing. Predictions based upon their concealed intent project on to them a competence they simply don’t possess.'
Goods dispatched in coming days may not arrive until after 29 March deadline.
Open letter from group representing 4m western firms outlines ‘grave concerns’.