UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
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Notable Quotes
"The GCC deal was a 'huge win' for British workers and businesses."
— Sir Keir Starmer , Politician
"At a time of increased instability, today's announcement sends a clear signal of confidence."
— Peter Kyle , Politician
"This agreement is good for jobs, good for industry and ultimately good for consumers."
— Rachel Reeves , Politician
"This is guaranteed market access, free flow of data, increased mobility."
— Chris Southworth , Executive
Key People
Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce UK.
Business Secretary who advocates for backing British technology companies.
Chancellor who announced guaranteed paid work placements for youth.
Leader of the Labour Party and Member of Parliament for Holborn and St Pancras.
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The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
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