In a bid to rescue their protracted trade negotiations, Mercosur countries in South America are contemplating a high-stakes summit with top European Union officials. The summit, tentatively set for late January or early February in Brasília, seeks to overcome the stumbling blocks
Kemi Badenoch (Image: PA) Kemi Badenoch has hailed a bumper year for Brexit Britain, highlighting no fewer than 12 victories in as many months, ranging from trade deals to the slashing of red tape, stemming from the country’s decision to quit the
Negotiations between the two nations, which have been taking place during Christmas, will continue into the New Year. Prime Minister Mr Sunak and India’s premier Narendra Modi, below, are said to be keen to get the deal wrapped up by April. The
MOSCOW (AP) — India’s foreign minister met Wednesday with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who said relations between the countries are progressing even amid turbulent times. Subramanyam Jaishankar’s meeting was part of a five-day visit. At the start of the meeting, Putin said
Britain’s alcohol and cholocate companies have had a merrier Christmas than usual, after sales to countries in the UK’s latest trade partnership soared. Sales of Christmassy treats, including chocolate, gin, whisky and sparkling wine, are up “significantly” this year after Britain joined
British cheese producers have been left furious after Canadian dairy farmers pressured Justin Trudeau to walk away from trade talks. An extension of the EU terms of trade on cheese exports will expire at the end of this month. After leaving the
A British music business is thriving in Australia thanks to the post-Brexit trade deal between the two countries. London-based music tech company Audoo has boosted its presence Down Under after the agreement made exporting its products easier. The business produces smart listening
EU bureaucrats have backed down over plans to impose costly tariffs on electric cars imported from the UK. The European Commission wanted to bring in the protectionist measure on the back of the Brexit trade deal. But it caved in as the
The Royal Navy’s HMS Diamond has joined the taskforce (Image: Getty) In response to escalating attacks on commercial vessels by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, an international task force has been deployed to safeguard crucial shipping routes. The Royal Navy’s HMS
Joe Biden has quietly shelved plans for better trade terms with the UK ahead of the presidential election. Britain had already abandoned hopes of a full post-Brexit deal after the Democrat ruled out agreements with any country soon after taking power. But