Keir Starmer described the agreement, worth double original estimates, as a ‘huge win’ for British businessesKeir Starmer has struck a trade deal with six Gulf states in what he described as a “huge win” for British business, ending four years of talks led by four different prime ministers.The deal will offer £3.7bn worth of opportunities for exporters – double original estimates – particularly in the food and luxury car sectors but also defence, aerospace, hospitality and other services, the government said. Continue reading...

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/20/uk-trade-deal-six-gulf-states-keir-starmer