£1.5bn GDP boost from UK-Japan trade deal is not on top of existing EU-Japan deal benefits
15/09/2020
These estimated benefits are relative to 2018 when the UK (as part of the EU) had no FTA with Japan.
A CAMPAIGN group backing independence in Western Sahara is to take the UK Government to court over a post-Brexit trade agreement with Morocco.
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.
All trade deals combined worth less than 50p per person a year, analysis of government figures shows.
UK-South Korea trade deal: Two experts reveal how Britain’s post-Brexit arrangements are actually going
10/06/2019
Trade experts have welcomed the announcement that the UK and South Korea have signed an in principle post-Brexit trade deal. / However they have warned there is still work to be done to ensure international business continues seamlessly after Brexit, with only 12 of the 40 EU free trade agreements (FTAs) secured for the UK so far.
Forecasts suggest the UK will be 15 years late in hitting £1 trillion annual export target set by David Cameron before the Brexit referendum.
Government accused of ‘failure and broken promises’, as exports set to slump next year.
UK negotiating strategy risks bad Brexit trade deal with India, parliamentary committee warns
22/07/2022
International Agreements Committee warns of dangers of ‘arbitary’ Diwali deadline. / The government's rushed negotiating strategy for getting a Brexit free trade agreement (FTA) with India risks a bad deal, a parliamentary committee has warned.
UK firms that export to the EU say they are being encouraged by the government to set up subsidiaries in the bloc to avoid disruption under new trade rules.
A survey found that 67% felt the public receives too little information from ministers about trade deals. / More than two-thirds of the UK public feel “left in the dark” about the impact that post-Brexit trade deals struck by the Government will have.
Trading the orchard for an apple
03/03/2021
So far, in the first two months of Brexit, the following industries have indicated that they have been harmed: Aerospace; Airlines; Architecture; Art and Antiques; Beer; Bees; Cattle and horse breeding; Charities; Cheese; Chemicals; Cars; Classic Cars; Construction; Cosmetics and Perfume; e-Commerce; Fabrics; Fashion; Ferry services; Film and TV production; Financial Services; ...
Labour expresses concern as government defeats efforts to enshrine food safety and animal welfare standards in UK law
A former Tory minister has admitted a Brexit deal he backed at the time is "not actually a very good deal" and people are fuming.
The reality of Britain's role in the global trading system after Brexit remains deeply uncertain
29/03/2019
Continuity agreements are in place with a small number of countries but replicating the arrangements that Britain currently benefits from will be the overriding priority throughout the transition period - if there is one - and beyond.
The government hail it as “momentous” - it’s just a simple memo with no extra money or cut in tariffs.
Government criticised over ‘indefensible’ proposal that could undermine climate efforts while yielding benefit of only £1.38m.
Potteries Industry Would Be 'Decimated' By No-Deal Brexit Zero-Tariff Plan, Say Stoke MPs
23/02/2019
"In a stroke of a pen, the Department of International Trade could kill off one of our oldest and proudest industries."
The Public Accounts Committee warned of "trade-offs" across "agriculture, the environment and human rights”.
A NEW report has shown that the UK government’s prospective Free Trade Agreements are projected to only add between 0% and 0.16% to the UK’s Gross Domestic Product, up to fifteen years after their implementation.
Opposition to ‘irresponsible’ Australia trade deal rages on as minister urged to ‘fight back’ or resign
24/05/2021
Liz Truss insists ‘British farmers have absolutely nothing to fear from this deal at all’
Liz Truss has been accused of refusing to answer questions about post-Brexit trade with Europe at the despatch box.
The Department of International Trade is reportedly contemplating action, which would decimate our ceramic sector.
Move to EU to avoid Brexit costs, firms told
23/01/2021
Exporters advised by Department for International Trade officials to form EU-based companies to circumvent border issues.