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From The Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP
  • The sixth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland took place in Switzerland between 3 and 10 March 2025.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • On Monday 17 March, the UK and the Philippines held the inaugural Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • UK and the Philippines today hold first Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) in London.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • £42 million of export finance deals brokered with Scottish businesses over the last six months.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This was the first visit to Africa by UK Minister for Trade Policy Douglas Alexander, which forms part of the UK Government’s wider resetting of partnerships with Africa, which the Foreign Secretary set out in November durin…

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Government to review UK Internal Market Act, working closely with devolved governments throughout

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • A Joint Statement between the United Kingdom and Malaysia concluding the first Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • £4 billion investment by YTL businesses in the UK over the next five years includes transforming the greater Bristol area and delivering over 30,000 jobs across the UK.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • UK sports industry companies are seeing a boom in demand from the Gulf, as the UK progresses its trade deal negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • UK secures special protected status as geographical indications for a further 39 British food and drink products in Japan.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Government to review Internal Market Act six months earlier and engage with devolved governments throughout.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Major UK pork producers can resume exports to China as the government secures the end Covid-era restrictions on UK unprocessed pork exports

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • The Fourth ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) – the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) Consultation was held on the 19th September 2024.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • UK Trade Minister signs trade pact designed to boost trade and investment with Thailand and open the country up to British businesses.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Trade Secretary and Trade Policy Minister travel to the Gulf to boost trade and investment with the region.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • The UK-Ukraine Digital Trade Agreement (DTA) enters into force today, allowing businesses on both sides to benefit from quicker and cheaper trade. 

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Following Peru’s ratification of our deal to join the bloc, the agreement will now officially enter into force by 15 December 2024.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government