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]
| Formation | 14 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Legal status | Non-departmental public body |
Region served | United Kingdom |
| Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee |
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]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "New UK East-West Council meets for the first time". BBC News. 2024-03-26. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Arlene Foster is to be chair of body promoting trade in the UK". BBC News. 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ https://x.com/NI_Elects/status/1836789111966859368?t=ckJITayjUzmEfrECsA2zLA&s=19
- ^ "Brexit: What is the new Northern Ireland trade deal?". BBC News. 2020-09-08. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ MCGRATH, DOMINIC (14 May 2024). "Arlene Foster tipped for new role promoting UK/Northern Ireland trade body". www.businesspost.ie. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
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