UK and Switzerland have concluded negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) designed to expand services trade, strengthen digital commerce and support long-term investment between the two countries.
The agreement is estimated to increase UK services exports by £5.2 billion annually over the long term while improving market access, business mobility and regulatory certainty. It will now proceed through signature, parliamentary scrutiny and ratification before entering into force.
Key developments:
- £5.2 billion projected annual increase in UK services exports.
- Expanded provisions covering digital trade, investment, business travel and professional services.
- New commitments to simplify customs procedures, reduce paperwork and support SMEs.
- Plans for surcharge-free mobile roaming remain under technical discussion.
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