The United Kingdom’s first ‘home-grown’ free trade agreements are set to enter into force ‘this spring’, after the final legislative barrier to the Australia and New Zealand free trade agreements was removed this week.
UK Australia & NZ
Week in London: UK New Zealand side-letters, trade remedies
This week detailed – and interesting – new information emerged on the UK-New Zealand free trade agreement which is awaiting ratification. And the UK is now clearly on its own path with its trade remedies policy.
Week in London: Lords look at FTA strategy, Northern Ireland food checks, Kiwi wine labels
It’s January and everyone is back in business in the world of United Kingdom trade policy.
Week in London: Confessions of an ex-minister, Northern Ireland, CE markings
It’s a long edition of Week in London. But it’s worth the read as it indicates change is happening in post-Brexit Britain in relation to the country’s new trade policy.
Week in London: Northern Ireland again, UK Australia delay, digital financial services trade
UK trade activity is brisk again after a short pause following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and her funeral on Monday.
Week in London: Northern Ireland standoff, Australia FTA ratification
It has been a generally quiet week for trade policy in the UK, with all parliamentary activity suspended in the run-up to the Queen’s funeral next Monday (19 September). But Northern Ireland continues to loom as an irritant between London and Brussels.
Week in London: New trade ministers, Australia and New Zealand in Commons
Parliament has been busy on trade this week.
UK ratifies Australia trade deal without parliamentary vote or debate
Concerns about the UK government’s openness to scrutiny over the conduct of its trade policy re-emerged this week after the UK-Australia free trade agreement was ratified by default – without a vote, or even a debate, in parliament.
Week in London: Australia FTA, Mexico talks, Chinese steel, DIT personnel changes
Here’s what’s been happening on trade policy in the United Kingdom this week.
New Zealand: EU and UK FTAs herald healthy new competition for good deals
Both the United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed free trade agreements with New Zealand this year. While there are many differences in text – some particularly striking such as in agriculture market access – these shouldn’t be exaggerated. The UK and EU competing for trade agreements might even …
