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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Zoe Tidman

Ministers to consider environmental impacts of all post-Brexit trade deals

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Ministers are looking into the environmental impact of all new post-Brexit trade deals, the government has confirmed.

They will also explore the possibility of applying a policy of net gain - which aims to leave the natural environment in a better state than before - to trade, according to a response to recommendations from MPs.

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