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The next chapter of our shared story

The next chapter of our shared story

Barry Humphries (aka Sir Les Patterson) has contributed to a five-minute video to help officially launch FTA negotiations between the UK and Australia. Not usually known for his diplomatic skills, Sir Les joins forces on the video with personal (and clearly heartfelt)...
Global Britain and the CPTPP

Global Britain and the CPTPP

In a speech delivered on 3 July 2020 by Liz Truss, Secretary of State, she spoke passionately about advancing UK trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region. Here’s just a selection of her very positive comments… “These free trade agreements (FTAs) are a vital...
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

17 June 2020 Update As we foreshadowed in our last item on this subject, the British and Australian Governments have now formally announced the launch of FTA negotiations. The joint statement by the two Governments describes the proposed FTA as “ambitious,...
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement (FTA)

February 2020 Update On 3 February 2020, Boris Johnson, the British PM, gave a speech in Greenwich during which he reinforced his desire to re-invigorate relationships “with old friends and partners” including Australia and New Zealand and confidently asserted that:...