UK to announce billions in EU trade deals under closer ties plan
Agriculture, youth visas and emissions agreements set to be finalised as prime minister prepares for Brussels meeting.
At a glance
- Three trade deals covering agriculture, youth visas and emissions nearly agreed
- Agreements would allow UK farmers to sell freely to the EU
- Pet travel procedures set to be simplified under the arrangements
- Prime minister to meet European counterparts on 20 November
The UK is preparing to announce several trade agreements with the European Union covering agriculture, youth visas and pet travel arrangements, according to reports. The deals are part of a broader strategy to establish a closer relationship between the two blocs.
Three agreements have been nearly finalised, including provisions allowing farmers greater access to continental markets and simplifying procedures for travellers taking animals abroad. The prime minister is scheduled to meet European counterparts in Brussels on 20 November.
Why it matters
The agreements represent a significant shift in UK-EU relations following Brexit, establishing new frameworks for trade and movement between the nations.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — WorldAndy Burnham to unveil EU trade deals worth billions of pounds
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