Business groups given unprecedented access to trade talks

The UK Department for International Trade has created eleven new trade advisory groups to advise on deals.

I think this is an interesting initiative.

Trade Secretary Liz Truss said: “This is about bringing business closer to the negotiating table and using their expertise to help secure the best possible deals that deliver jobs and growth across Britain.”

A separate Trade and Agriculture Commission was announced last month to ensure that the sector remains competitive but animal welfare and environmental standards are not undermined. This also excludes the RSPCA, which described the commission as a “fig leaf”.

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Source: TheTelegraph