Recommendations & Conclusions
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Recommendation
6th Report – How to strengthen UK-EU re…
Acknowledged
The UK should work closely with the EU to strengthen coordinated action against non-market economies that undermine the international trading system through unfair practices, including use of forced labour, industrial subsidies, state-owned enterprise advantages, and forced technology transfers. Enhancing cooperation on trade defence instruments—such as anti-subsidy and anti-dumping measures—along with …
Government response. The government notes existing UK-EU cooperation on economic stability and supply chain security through regular exchanges and high-level meetings. It states it is exploring ways to exchange views on economic security policies and is reviewing its internal approach to minimise …
Department for Business and Trade
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Recommendation
6th Report – How to strengthen UK-EU re…
Acknowledged
The Government should seek to maximise cuts to the red tape currently restricting free trade with the EU, taking full advantage of the customs cooperation provisions in the Trade and Cooperation Agreement. Specifically, it should pursue mutual recognition of UK and EU Authorised Economic Operator schemes for customs simplification, a …
Government response. The government acknowledged the recommendation, stating its commitment to easing trade burdens and its regular engagement with industry through existing forums and with the EU via TCA committees to identify and address issues within the current framework. No specific action …
Department for Business and Trade
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Recommendation
6th Report – How to strengthen UK-EU re…
Acknowledged
We note the extensive cooperation between the Government and the European Commission on the Data (Use and Access) Bill. We recommend that the Government monitors the EU’s Data Union Strategy upon its publication, assesses implications for UK policy, and take whatever steps are required to ensure a permanent data adequacy …
Government response. The government acknowledged the recommendation, stating it will follow the EU Data Union Strategy with interest and noting the 6-month extension to the UK's adequacy decisions. UK officials will continue to support the ongoing adequacy review process.
Department for Business and Trade
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Conclusion
6th Report – How to strengthen UK-EU re…
Acknowledged
We recognise the importance of reducing barriers to trade for touring artists. Given the economic and cultural significance of these sectors, continued engagement between UK and EU regulatory bodies is necessary to facilitate smoother market access. (Recommendation, Paragraph 89) 47
Government response. The government committed with the EU at the Summit to support travel and cultural exchange for touring artists and will continue to engage with the EU and Member States, including through annual summits and industry stakeholders, to improve touring arrangements.
Department for Business and Trade
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Recommendation
8th Report - Export led growth: Trade w…
Acknowledged
Asia-Pacific offers vast commercial potential for UK exports of both goods and services, but realising these opportunities for greater trade will depend on overcoming barriers through targeted regulatory diplomacy and sustained engagement through dialogues and trade frameworks. In particular, the Government must include robust and enforceable IP chapters in all …
Government response. The government agreed on the importance of trade dialogues for achieving trade outcomes and described its ongoing engagement with Asia-Pacific partners to address market access and regulatory environments. However, it did not explicitly commit to including robust IP chapters in …
Department for Business and Trade
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Recommendation
8th Report - Export led growth: Trade w…
Acknowledged
The Government must continue its commitment to the Global Combat Air Programme as a conduit to build further on good relations with Japan, a key partner in the region. By recognising the power of such partnerships, and exploring where these can be grown, the UK is building a bedrock upon …
Government response. The government reaffirms its commitment to the Global Combat Air Programme and continued defence cooperation with Japan, highlighting ongoing annual steering panels. However, it only acknowledges the importance of stable funding without committing to the recommended longer-term funding cycles.
Department for Business and Trade
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Recommendation
8th Report - Export led growth: Trade w…
Acknowledged
Education and higher education are critical export sectors in Asia-Pacific and strategic enablers of the best possible export environment in the region. The Government’s trade strategy should confirm that education is a priority sector and the Industrial Strategy Council should ensure there is a cross-Whitehall dialogue that helps maximise the …
Government response. The government acknowledges the importance of education exports and is delivering through its International Education Strategy, having reappointed an education champion. It also notes that embassies have been instructed to consider deploying soft power, and a Soft Power Strategy is …
Department for Business and Trade
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Conclusion
8th Report - Export led growth: Trade w…
Acknowledged
Asia is fast becoming a key market for digital trade, shaped by divergent data governance models and rapid technological transformation. While regulatory fragmentation poses challenges, it also creates a window for the UK to support greater alignment through trusted, collaborative partnerships. There is a clear opportunity to promote convergence—via CPTPP, …
Government response. The government acknowledges the importance of digital trade and states its Trade Strategy aims to explore deeper digital trade cooperation, including potentially acceding to DEPA and other agreements, while continuing to lead at the WTO. However, no firm commitments are …
Department for Business and Trade
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Recommendation
8th Report - Export led growth: Trade w…
Acknowledged
As part of the new trade strategy, the Government should shift greater attention and resourcing toward joining open-ended digital agreements, such as DEPA, that better reflect the Indo-Pacific’s role as the engine of global digital growth, and offer faster, more flexible market access than traditional FTAs. (Recommendation, Paragraph 48)
Government response. The government states its Trade Strategy intends to explore deepening digital trade cooperation and agreements, including exploring accession to DEPA if in the national interest, but is not yet in a position to confirm seeking accession.
Department for Business and Trade
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Recommendation
8th Report - Export led growth: Trade w…
Acknowledged
As part of its new trade strategy, the Government should clearly set out how it will promote the liberalisation and export of environmental goods and services, particularly in and to the fast-moving Asia-Pacific region. The strategy must be aligned with the UK’s industrial strategy, underpinned by clear commitments to assess …
Government response. The government outlined its general engagement with Asia-Pacific markets, including ministerial travel, CPTPP membership, and existing trade agreements, stating that its trade policy aims to generate UK growth through various levers. However, it did not specifically detail how it will …
Department for Business and Trade