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UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement Implementation

The Cabinet Office, FCDO, and HM Treasury are overseeing implementation of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), including technical reviews of how the agreement functions in practice, with particular focus on customs cooperation, rules of origin, SPS agreements, and law enforcement cooperation. The implementation review is ongoing alongside the broader political summit process initiated in May 2025.

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2026

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the administration and oversight of EU-funded programmes under the

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the administration and oversight of EU-funded programmes under the West Bank Protection Consortium; and whether she has u

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office linked

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to item 105 of the letter sent from Lord Strathclyde, Chair of the Constitution Committee to Stephen Dou

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to item 105 of the letter sent from Lord Strathclyde, Chair of the Constitution Committee to Stephen Doughty MP, Minister of State for Europe, North America …

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Cabinet Office linked

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the EU press release, of 30 March 2026, EU-UK relations: Council greenlights talks on electricity and cohesion deals, what is the cost to

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the EU press release, of 30 March 2026, EU-UK relations: Council greenlights talks on electricity and cohesion deals, what is the cost to the UK taxpayer from these financial …

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4 Mar 2026 | Committee report linked

We ask the Government to provide an update on the progress made in implementing the areas of cooperation agreed with the EU at the Lancaster House summit relating to irregular migration and law enforcement since May 2025. We ask it to clarify in particular what the focus has been of the discussions foreseen by the Common Understanding relating to extradition under Part 3 of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement, given that by the Government’s own assessment that element of the Agreement is func...

We ask the Government to provide an update on the progress made in implementing the areas of cooperation agreed with the EU at the Lancaster House summit relating to irregular migration and law enforcement since May 2025. We ask it …

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4 Mar 2026 | Committee report linked

There has been considerable uncertainty about the scope and function of the review of the implementation of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) which is required to take place this year. Although the 98 political summit process initiated in May 2025 has, in the Minister’s words, “overtaken” the review, we believe the latter can still play a valuable role as a technical process to help the UK and EU identify how the Agreement is being implemented in practice and where there is unta...

There has been considerable uncertainty about the scope and function of the review of the implementation of the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) which is required to take place this year. Although the 98 political summit process initiated in …

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5 Feb 2026 | Committee report linked

Local authorities and businesses have invested heavily, at the Government’s instruction, in border infrastructure that may become redundant under a new SPS regime. A lack of clarity from HM Treasury regarding compensation has had a negative impact on relationships between local authorities and Government. (Conclusion, Paragraph 87)

Local authorities and businesses have invested heavily, at the Government’s instruction, in border infrastructure that may become redundant under a new SPS regime. A lack of clarity from HM Treasury regarding compensation has had a negative impact on relationships between …

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21 Jan 2026 | Committee report linked

Implementation of CETA is critical to success of the deal and real benefits for UK businesses and growth in the UK economy. Tariff reductions and legal commitments alone will not translate into increased exports or investment 78 unless they are supported by effective delivery. The Committee sees CETA as a starting point for further barrier reductions. The Agreement should be treated as a floor, not a ceiling. There needs to be sustained political attention, sufficient resourcing, clear accoun...

Implementation of CETA is critical to success of the deal and real benefits for UK businesses and growth in the UK economy. Tariff reductions and legal commitments alone will not translate into increased exports or investment 78 unless they are …

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21 Jan 2026 | Committee report linked

The Government should publish a detailed CETA implementation plan, no later than three months before entry into force, including routes for businesses to raise market access problems; points of contact in the UK and in India; sector-specific guidance (including for SMEs); and how the Joint Committee and sub-committee system, set out in the Agreement, will be used to resolve barriers. This implementation plan should include clear resourcing commitments and a plan for joint work with the nation...

The Government should publish a detailed CETA implementation plan, no later than three months before entry into force, including routes for businesses to raise market access problems; points of contact in the UK and in India; sector-specific guidance (including for …

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2025

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2022

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26 Jul 2022 | Committee report linked

The NAO estimated that government spent at least £486 million on cross-border travel measures in 2021–22 across the five main departments responsible for the system. Government did not track the cost of implementing cross-border travel measures. The Cabinet Office said that it considered that the border measures were not a single programme, but a portfolio of programmes run by different Departments, and that individual departments had monitored their own spend against the programmes that they...

The NAO estimated that government spent at least £486 million on cross-border travel measures in 2021–22 across the five main departments responsible for the system. Government did not track the cost of implementing cross-border travel measures. The Cabinet Office said …

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17 Jun 2022 | Committee report linked

The Government risks negotiating with one hand tied behind its back if it does not take full advantage of the knowledge and intelligence that the UK sector can provide to support negotiations. The description of the agri-food Trade Advisory Group (TAG) given by the Deputy Chief Negotiator appears to confirm the industry’s description that the group was mostly about providing updates to industry rather than industry, and other stakeholders, providing advice and insights to Government. The Gove...

The Government risks negotiating with one hand tied behind its back if it does not take full advantage of the knowledge and intelligence that the UK sector can provide to support negotiations. The description of the agri-food Trade Advisory Group …

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7 Apr 2022 | Committee report linked

We welcome the inclusion of a member of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) who has experience of the agricultural landscape in Wales, along with moves to recruit new agri-food attachés, and the establishment of a new Food and Drink Export Council. However, to be successful, the Welsh Government and farming communities need to be fully engaged in the work of the new TAC and Export Council, as well as the work of the attachés. The UK Government should collaborate on the terms of ref...

We welcome the inclusion of a member of the new Trade and Agriculture Commission (TAC) who has experience of the agricultural landscape in Wales, along with moves to recruit new agri-food attachés, and the establishment of a new Food and …

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9 Feb 2022 | Committee report linked

There is more to be done to ensure that traders and hauliers across the 27 EU countries are prepared for UK import controls. Departments have consistently rated a lack of trader and haulier readiness for new border controls as a high risk to the operation of the UK border after the end of the transition period. UK traders have been dealing with EU import controls since January 2021 and the Cabinet Office was very positive about the extent to which UK hauliers, logistics companies and EU Exit:...

There is more to be done to ensure that traders and hauliers across the 27 EU countries are prepared for UK import controls. Departments have consistently rated a lack of trader and haulier readiness for new border controls as a …

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9 Feb 2022 | Committee report linked

There is clearer evidence available of the impact of the UK’s new trading arrangements on UK businesses, which now face additional administration and costs when trading with the EU. For example, Dr Jerzewska told us that even though full import controls have not yet been introduced into the UK, the new formalities and costs that have been introduced make it more expensive and complicated to trade between the UK and EU.19 HMRC agreed that many businesses were incurring additional costs and tha...

There is clearer evidence available of the impact of the UK’s new trading arrangements on UK businesses, which now face additional administration and costs when trading with the EU. For example, Dr Jerzewska told us that even though full import …

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9 Feb 2022 | Committee report linked

Concerns over readiness have led to the government delaying the implementation of import controls three times and departments’ focus is now on improving UK and EU readiness for the implementation of UK import controls.56 Logistics UK told us that improving readiness across 27 member states is significantly more challenging than just one, and told us that it was particularly nervous about the lack of information and metrics on EU readiness.57 Dr Jerzewska told us that there is a limit to what ...

Concerns over readiness have led to the government delaying the implementation of import controls three times and departments’ focus is now on improving UK and EU readiness for the implementation of UK import controls.56 Logistics UK told us that improving …

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2021

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28 Apr 2021 | Committee report linked

The Specialised Committee on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Co-operation will have a crucial role in developing and monitoring the law enforcement, security and criminal justice arrangements in the Trade and Co-operation Agreement. This important work would benefit from the formal input of devolved representatives. When the Specialised Committee is established, the Government must invite representatives from the Northern Ireland Executive to participate in the Committee (on the same bas...

The Specialised Committee on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Co-operation will have a crucial role in developing and monitoring the law enforcement, security and criminal justice arrangements in the Trade and Co-operation Agreement. This important work would benefit from the …

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2020

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11 Dec 2020 | Committee report linked

We welcome the level of engagement between Welsh ports, HMRC and the Border Protocol Delivery Group. However, whether a deal is secured with the EU or not, we must accept that there will be friction at the borders. Congestion and delays at Welsh ports could have significant costs for the port operators and businesses and major implications for logistics chains.

We welcome the level of engagement between Welsh ports, HMRC and the Border Protocol Delivery Group. However, whether a deal is secured with the EU or not, we must accept that there will be friction at the borders. Congestion and …

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11 Dec 2020 | Committee report linked

TAC should continue to work with Welsh agricultural interests to explore workable proposals for strengthening UK food standards while facilitating growth in UK’s international agricultural trade.

TAC should continue to work with Welsh agricultural interests to explore workable proposals for strengthening UK food standards while facilitating growth in UK’s international agricultural trade. Type: conclusion | Number: 32 | Paragraph: 128 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: …

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2 Dec 2020 | Committee report linked

Although the Cabinet Office believes it has been clear that businesses need to be ready for the end of the transition period, there are multiple dates in 2021 from which new requirements for businesses on importing and exporting to the EU will take effect.66 In February this year government announced that there would be full introduction of controls at the end of the transition period, include export controls required by the EU. However, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on businesse...

Although the Cabinet Office believes it has been clear that businesses need to be ready for the end of the transition period, there are multiple dates in 2021 from which new requirements for businesses on importing and exporting to the …

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2 Dec 2020 | Committee report linked

The Cabinet Office admitted that the market for customs agents is not expanding at the pace it needs to meet the increased demand post transition, despite an additional £50 million in funding announced by the government. This was an extension of previous funding of £34 million which had been used up. To date these two grant schemes have funded just over 20,000 training courses and just over 16,000 pieces of IT.72

The Cabinet Office admitted that the market for customs agents is not expanding at the pace it needs to meet the increased demand post transition, despite an additional £50 million in funding announced by the government. This was an extension …

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18 Sep 2020 | Committee report linked

The Department is unprepared for the challenges the UK’s exit from the EU presents to its immigration enforcement operations. The Department relies on cooperation with EU partners to support its international operations, including the return of foreign national offenders and individuals who arrive in the UK illegally via EU transport hubs. It would like this cooperation to continue after the end of the transition period for the UK’s departure from the EU but showed a worrying lack of urgency ...

The Department is unprepared for the challenges the UK’s exit from the EU presents to its immigration enforcement operations. The Department relies on cooperation with EU partners to support its international operations, including the return of foreign national offenders and …

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