| • | CPTPP (11-strong nation block in Asia-Pacific) accession – set to be completed by the end of 2022. |
| • | India – high-level deadline set for 24 October 2022 for completion of negotiations. |
| • | Canada (upgrading the continuity agreement) – have commenced, due to be completed by end of 2022. |
| • | Mexico (upgrading the continuity agreement) – have commenced – no deadline for completion. |
| • | Gulf Co-operation Council (Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Oman) – first round taking place this month (August) |
| • | Israel (upgrading the continuity agreement) – negotiations launched, likely to get underway in coming weeks. |
| • | Switzerland (upgrading the continuity agreement) – likely to get underway in the autumn. |
| • | Future negotiations: South Korea (upgrading the continuity agreement). Australia and New Zealand agreements on track for ratification before end of 2022 and entry into force early next year. |
Mid Yorkshire Chamber reacts to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Responding to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement, the managing director of the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Martin Hathaway, said: “Off the back of some fantastic developments for our region with two major projects being granted funding on Monday and West...
