James Kane
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The UK’s new free trade agreements mark a beginning and an end for UK trade policy
As deals with Australia and New Zealand come into force, UK trade policy is likely to become less exciting but no less productive, writes James Kane
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
The UK is set to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
The government’s food strategy needs further work
The government’s food strategy shows a marked change of approach but a lack of deep analysis
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What does a Biden presidency mean for trade?
James Kane explores some of the implications of the US election for a post-Brexit UK–US trade deal
The UK Internal Market Bill: too strong in theory, too weak in practice?
The UK Internal Market Bill risks delivering the worst of both worlds
UK Internal Market Act
After the end of the transition period, the UK government and the devolved administrations will no longer be collectively bound by EU law.
Trade and regulation: chlorinated chicken just a taster of problems ahead
The government needs to change its approach to regulatory trade issues
Trade and regulation after Brexit
The government will not be able to conclude a large number of trade agreements at speed and maintain its much-prized regulatory autonomy after Brexit.
Britain, Brexit and Hong Kong: the problems of UK nationality law
Brexit, and the situation in Hong Kong, offer a golden opportunity to clear up UK nationality law
Implementing Brexit: securing more time
Five options for the UK and EU to secure more time after the 31 December deadline.
UK–EU future relationship negotiations: key flashpoints
We set out four key flashpoints for the future relationship negotiations.
Implementing Brexit: the Northern Ireland protocol
How the Northern Ireland protocol might work and the challenges of ensuring it is operational before the end of the transition period.
A 'Land Army' is not a long-term solution to the UK's farm labour problem
If the government does not reconcile its policies on migration and trade then British farming will suffer