The EU and Britain have completed a draft agreement aimed at removing food checks after Brexit

The EU and the UK have drafted an agreement to eliminate post-Brexit restrictions on food and agricultural product trade. This deal, concerning various goods, is expected to benefit British exporters, whose trade with the EU has significantly declined since 2019. The agreement is anticipated to take effect in early 2028, pending final negotiations. The UK Farmers Union reported a one-third drop in food exports to the EU since Brexit, particularly affecting eggs and poultry. The agreement aims to remove administrative barriers and inspections that have hindered trade since the UK left the EU single market. Under Prime Minister Andy Burnham, the UK's approach to EU relations has shifted, with a desire for closer ties.