Andrew Bailey makes case for minimising negative effects of Brexit
Deals struck recently with the US, EU and India will not make a significant difference to Britain’s parlous position
This week’s ‘reset’ deal is a welcome return to pragmatism. But both sides must go further in facing up to the new world order
Plus: Starmer’s Chagos deal
Site in Kent was built to carry out food checks that will no longer be needed
Like a poorer Switzerland, the UK will never find a happy balance of independence and access
Prime minister says move would ‘undo’ benefits from recent trade deals with India and US
Broader reform of European border checks that has been planned for years would allow use of ‘e-gates’
Party’s position on free movement limited by domestic political constraints and misses potential aid to growth
Keir Starmer’s big concession on fishing came as bloc offered better trade terms for British food exporters
US borrowing costs climb after Moody’s credit rating downgrade
Starmer accused of ‘surrender’ by the Tories after finalising new arrangements on fisheries and agriculture
Agreement spans food, fishing, defence and youth mobility, but much remains to be finalised
Hard-fought reset lays bare the realities of the post-Brexit relationship
Agreement to forge closer links with Europe on defence and trade risks reopening Brexit arguments
From defence to fishing access, the major changes agreed in trade talks
Low-risk logic of leadership leaves space for party’s opponents to shape post-Brexit debate
Defence and security pact to be announced on Monday, but haggling over details of revamped relationship continues
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Resets with the EU may improve relations, but they will never give the country the equal standing of a member state
Proposed veterinary agreement would mean Britain has to accept EU rules on food safety and animal welfare
London has pushed for so-called conformity assessment, but Brussels has rejected the idea
EU negotiators say Britain must agree to a long-term fisheries deal
Prime minister will meet Emmanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen on Friday to iron out details
The legacy of Brexit should not get in the way of progress that cuts costs for business