Recently there has been a discussion in the media as to whether UK or German trains are less punctual. This doesn’t say much for the state of the railways in either country, but it serves well as an analogy for the state of the UK-EU ‘reset’ in that both sides have been struggling to set out a vision that does justice to a shared desire to move on from Brexit towards a deeper relationship.

This week Best for Britain published research into the economic impact of closer EU-UK alignment, which also accounts for external factors including new tariffs imposed by the US. While we have been encouraged by the reception this work has received, from parliamentarians, commentators and the public, some commentators have questioned not only the validity of the exercise, but the justification for taking it on in the first place.

For years, British businesses have faced unnecessary costs, delays, and red tape when trading with our largest market: the European Union. Since Brexit, regulatory divergence has added friction and uncertainty, stifling investment and pushing up costs for consumers. But a major new study by Frontier Economics, commissioned by Best for Britain, has revealed a clear path to boosting the UK economy—closer regulatory alignment with the EU.

The UK Trade and Business Commission will host an event in Parliament today to officially launch landmark new research on the economic impact of UK-EU regulatory alignment.

What is the Government’s current advice on the new GPSR regulations, just over a month after the rules became enforceable? Find out in this helpful FAQ and find links to other helpful websites to guide you and your business.

Today, hidden from the icy January cold inside the Capitol, Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of the United States. The President is riding on a high, fresh from hosting a rally for his supporters on Sunday where he promised to bring down inflation, bring back jobs to America and impose tariffs on competitors around the world. But whilst Trump may be insulated from the cold today, how might the UK’s economy fare when exposed to an increasingly protectionist United States? 

Mutual Recognition Agreements of Conformity Assessments (MRCs) might sound a bit technical, and in a lot of ways they are. But they are also pretty important, especially when it comes to economic growth and the ongoing UK-EU reset. So to help you out we have created a handy FAQ outlining what they are, why they matter and most importantly, how they impact our relationship with the EU, so that you too can be an expert on all things MRC related.

On 13 December, the European Union’s new General Product Safety Regulation (GPRS) law came into effect, impacting businesses across Britain by updating requirements on manufacturers, importers, and distributors of products into the EU and NI  by introducing new obligations around risk assessment.

Today is the United Nations' International Migrants Day, a day to shine a spotlight on the invaluable contributions of millions of migrants around the world. In a debate so often defined by negativity and misrepresented by those on the right of British and European politics, we want to highlight six ways immigration benefits the UK.

Today the European Union’s new General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) comes into effect, impacting businesses across Britain by introducing new post-Brexit trade barriers with our closest overseas market, and delivering another blow to businesses exporting to Northern Ireland. 

What is the current status of the UK-EU relationship reset, and what should be the UK’s priorities for 2025? Analysis by trade expert David Henig.

Following Labour’s ascension to Government there has been a conscious effort to reset the relationship between the EU and the UK. From Starmer meeting von der Leyen, Lammy attending the EU Foreign Affairs Council and Reeves meeting the Eurogroup finance ministers, what progress has been made? And what more can we expect in 2025?

A major new poll reveals twice as many voters think the Prime Minister should prioritise trade with the EU over trade with the USA. The findings come as the influential UK Trade and Business Commission reconvenes.

On Friday 6th December, a bill called the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill 2024 is undergoing its second reading in the House of Commons. Its sponsor, the leader and sole Member of Parliament for the Traditional Unionist Voice, Jim Allister MP argues the bill will return sovereignty to the United Kingdom. But what is the bill and why is it flawed?

What is the UK Trade and Business Commission, and what is its mission? Your questions answered.

A recent report from Universities UK shines a light on the impact of Brexit, and the Conservative government's drive to reduce net immigration figures, on the higher education sector. Rising visa costs, restrictive policies, and the delay in rejoining key research programmes like Horizon after Brexit have inflicted considerable harm on our institutions.

A visa waiver agreement for touring artists and performers  is one of Best for Britain’s key recommendations and making touring easier is something Labour pledged to do in their election manifesto. But what is it? How might it work in practice? Here’s everything you need to know.

As of the 1st January 2024, the UK formally returned to the Horizon programme. This followed three years of non-membership after Brexit, where UK-based scientists and institutions received no support from the research fund.

In the lead up to the Election, Labour explored plans to align the UK’s carbon regime with the EU’s if they were to win the Election. We look into the current carbon border tax situation in the UK, the problems that exist with it and why it is so important that the Government follows through with their plans for EU alignment.

Trade is a critical engine for economic growth and many countries around the world have independent bodies dedicated to measuring trade performance and advising on trade policy. But, in the UK, we do things a little differently. Instead we have the UK Board of Trade. So here’s everything you need to know about what it is, what it does and most importantly, what it should do.