Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far?

The free trade deal between the UK and EU, announced on Christmas Eve, takes effect from 1 January.

What does the agreement mean and what other trade deals has the UK made?

A free trade deal aims to encourage trade – usually in goods but occasionally in services – by making it cheaper. This is often achieved by reducing or eliminating tariffs – taxes or charges by governments for trading goods across borders. Read more