UK and EU draft deal to ease food export checks
The gist
UK and EU agreed a draft deal removing post-Brexit checks on food and farm exports ahead of a summit this month.
The deal would cut costs for exporters, but it is not final and still needs EU approval.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026UK and EU leaders are due to meet on 20 November with an agri-food agreement high on the agenda, as pressure grows on the UK-EU SPS deal.
- Nov 2, 2026The British Chamber of Commerce releases new analysis of its members' views suggesting options for a closer relationship.
- Nov 3, 2026UK and EU agree a draft deal on removing post-Brexit checks from food and agriculture exports ahead of the summit later this month.