Intertrade UK explained

Intertrade UK is a public body to promote trade within the UK which was announced as part of the UK government package to restore devolution.[1] It will be chaired by Arlene Foster.[2]

It was created alongside the East–West Council as part of a DUP deal behind the 2024 Northern Ireland Executive formation.[3] The body will oversee the new Northern Ireland trade deal.[4] This includes goods and services across the Irish Sea.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thompson . David . 14 May 2024 . Baroness Arlene Foster reportedly lined up as chair of new UK trade body set up under Safeguarding the Union deal . The Newsletter.
  2. Web site: 2024-05-14 . Arlene Foster is to be chair of body promoting trade in the UK . 2024-05-14 . BBC News . en-GB.
  3. News: 2024-03-26 . New UK East-West Council meets for the first time . 2024-05-14 . BBC News . en-GB.
  4. News: 2020-09-08 . Brexit: What is the new Northern Ireland trade deal? . 2024-05-14 . BBC News . en-GB.
  5. Web site: MCGRATH . DOMINIC . 14 May 2024 . Arlene Foster tipped for new role promoting UK/Northern Ireland trade body . 2024-05-14 . www.businesspost.ie . en-US.

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