German finance minister Christian Lindner told BBC News that the UK has a “standing invitation” on any future talks on reducing trade barriers or “obstacles in daily business life”. “We really appreciate the United Kingdom and its values, its people… and I would really, really appreciate it if we can intensify (the trading relationship) again,” he said. The UK will also return to the European Union (EU)’s £85 billion Horizon research programme, in another sign of improved ties. “It secures the UK market access across key service sectors and opens new opportunities for UK businesses across the globe. “Following the Windsor Framework, both the UK and EU have publicly committed to maximising the opportunities of the TCA even further.”

Source: The Times October 14, 2023 15:41 UTC