Intertrade UK explained

Intertrade UK
Status:Non-departmental public body
Region Served:United Kingdom
Leader Title:Chair
Leader Name:Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee

Intertrade UK is a public body to promote trade within the UK which was announced as part of the UK government package to restore devolution to Northern Ireland.[1]

It was created alongside the East–West Council as part of a DUP deal behind the 2024 Northern Ireland Executive formation.[2]

It has been chaired by Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee since September 2024.[3] [4]

The body will oversee the new Northern Ireland trade deal.[5] This includes goods and services across the Irish Sea.[6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Thompson . David . 14 May 2024 . Baroness Arlene Foster reportedly lined up as chair of new UK trade body set up under Safeguarding the Union deal . The Newsletter.
  2. News: 2024-03-26 . New UK East-West Council meets for the first time . 2024-05-14 . BBC News . en-GB.
  3. Web site: 2024-05-14 . Arlene Foster is to be chair of body promoting trade in the UK . 2024-05-14 . BBC News . en-GB.
  4. https://x.com/NI_Elects/status/1836789111966859368?t=ckJITayjUzmEfrECsA2zLA&s=19
  5. News: 2020-09-08 . Brexit: What is the new Northern Ireland trade deal? . 2024-05-14 . BBC News . en-GB.
  6. Web site: MCGRATH . DOMINIC . 14 May 2024 . Arlene Foster tipped for new role promoting UK/Northern Ireland trade body . 2024-05-14 . www.businesspost.ie . en-US.

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