The Latest Breaking News from Trade

Penny Mordaunt forced to relaunch Tory campaign video after Oscar Pistorius blunder

The International trade minister announced her plans to succeed Boris Johnson after months of speculation.

Daily Mirror · Jul 10, 2022

UK overselling Australia trade deal benefits, British MPs warn

A UK parliamentary committee says the free trade deal with Australia saw significant concessions given without Britain securing all possible benefits in return.

ABC News · Jul 6, 2022

NSW Treasurer was 'surprised' John Barilaro got US trade job but was assured right process was followed

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean says John Barilaro's decision to withdraw from the role as the state's trade commissioner to the US is the "right call".

ABC News · Jul 1, 2022

Britain Launches Free Trade Talks with Gulf Countries

Britain will launch talks over a new free trade deal with six Gulf States in Riyadh on Wednesday. Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan will visit Riyadh to begin discussions with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which is made up of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 22, 2022

Boris Johnson planning to axe three top ministers in cabinet reshuffle, sources say

Several big names could be ditched including Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan and possibly even Chancellor Rishi Sunak

Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022

Barilaro appointed US trade commissioner

Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has been appointed as senior trade and investment commissioner to the Americas in a move criticised by the opposition.

AAP · Jun 17, 2022

SNP MP welcomes 'climb down' from Tories over Scotland striking trade deals

AN SNP MP has welcomed the suggestion from a Tory minister that the Scottish Government could potentially negotiate its own international trade…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2022

Calls for Tories to extend steel safeguards and save UK industry from £150m blow

Shadow International Trade Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds tackled the Government over the measures in the Commons as experts demanded an extension to 2024

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2022

Scottish Government appoints new Trade Board members

The board is tasked with ensuring the goal of exports making up 25% of GDP is achieved by 2029

Insider UK · Jun 13, 2022

The candidates who may take over if Boris Johnson is toppled tonight

Here we take a look at those topping the bookie's odds as heir to Mr Johnson if he has to resign after vote of no confidence

Chronicle Live · Jun 6, 2022