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UK-Swiss trade deal held up over pharma row
A pharma row between Switzerland and the U.K. risks derailing trade talks, with British officials concerned Swiss demands could push up NHS bills.
BHMB mining sues Nicaragua for $80 million, citing illegal expropriation of gold facility
The dispute goes now to a World Bank body after the abrupt takeover of a gold-processing facility now reportedly controlled by Chinese companies.
Cadence Minerals secures funding for Mexico arbitration case
The funding arrangement enables Cadence and its subsidiary REM Mexico Limited to commence international arbitration against the Mexico under the UK-Mexico bilateral investment treaty.
UK-Swiss trade agreement hinges on market access, data and IP
A new free-trade agreement between the UK and Switzerland must overcome issues such as data regulation, intellectual property and access to service-sector companies, the Swiss government said while stressing that talks are “well advanced.”
India-UK free trade pact likely to be implemented in April 2026: Official
The India-UK free trade agreement, signed in July last year, is likely to be implemented in April 2026, according to an official.
Korea-UK upgraded FTA finalized, enhancing trade, investment foundations
South Korea and the United Kingdom have concluded negotiations to upgrade their free trade agreement (FTA), prompting Korean companies to move swiftly to establish the UK as a strategic overseas base.
Brazil sees ripple effect after Mercosur-EU deal; Canada next in line
Brazil’s government expects that the signing of the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union will trigger a ripple effect for similar negotiations between the South American bloc and other countries.
Türkiye, UK target major trade expansion with upgraded free trade deal
Türkiye and the United Kingdom are preparing to significantly expand bilateral trade, with expectations that an upgraded free trade agreement could boost total trade volume to $70 billion in the coming years, according to industry representatives.
Trump administration fires warning shots over Big Tech regulations
Senior officials are freezing talks and hinting at trade probes amid ongoing discussions with the UK, EU and South Korea.
Academic open letter on ISDS and UK climate policy
A group of 56 UK-affiliated academics has written to the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband MP, warning that Investor-State Dispute Settlement poses a serious risk to the UK’s ability to take effective climate action.