Intertrade UK
This is a page where key documents and announcements regarding the work of Intertrade UK can be published.
Role of the group
Intertrade UK is a non-statutory advisory body established by the UK government to advise on and promote trade within the United Kingdom.
The commitment to establish Intertrade UK was made in the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper published in January 2024.
As set out in the Safeguarding the Union Command Paper and Intertrade UK’s Terms of Reference, the role of Intertrade UK includes:
- to provide advice and facilitation to enable businesses and traders across the UK to expand activities and trade across the UK;
- to promote the full extent of the UK’s market to businesses and traders; and
- to conduct and publish research or other activity designed to advance intra-UK trade by helping to remove real barriers to trade and counter any misconceptions or confusion businesses and traders in Great Britain may have about providing goods and services in Northern Ireland.
In September 2024, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland confirmed the appointment of the Rt Hon. the Baroness (Arlene) Foster of Aghadrumsee DBE as the Chair of Intertrade UK, and appointed five further members with expertise in trade and business in February 2025.
Membership
Intertrade UK’s full membership is:
- The Rt Hon. the Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee DBE - Chair of Intertrade UK
- Dr Esmond Birnie - Senior Economist, Ulster University
- Kirsty McManus - Northern Ireland Director, Institute of Directors
- Suzanne Wylie - Chief Executive Officer, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce
- Roger Pollen - Head of the Federation of Small Businesses in Northern Ireland
- Angela McGowan - Director for Northern Ireland, Confederation of British Industry
More biographical details on the Chair and members of Intertrade UK can be found here:
Terms of Reference and Work Programme
Intertrade UK’s Terms of Reference and Work Programme were published in August 2025.
Intertrade UK welcomes hearing from businesses and other organisations that have views on how to remove barriers to UK Internal Market trade and maximise the benefits of intra-UK trade for businesses. If you wish to get in touch with Intertrade UK, please contact intertradeuk.secretariat@nio.gov.uk.
Key Documents
- (sent on 20 October 2025)
- (published on 26 August 2025)
- (published on 26 August 2025)