Intertrade UK

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.[1] It will be chaired by Arlene Foster.[2]

It was created alongside the East–West Council as part of a DUP deal behind the 2024 Northern Ireland Executive formation.[3] The body will oversee the new Northern Ireland trade deal.[4] This includes goods and services across the Irish Sea.[5]

References
  1. 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. "Arlene Foster is to be chair of body promoting trade in the UK". BBC News. 2024-05-14. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  3. "New UK East-West Council meets for the first time". BBC News. 2024-03-26. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  4. "Brexit: What is the new Northern Ireland trade deal?". BBC News. 2020-09-08. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
  5. 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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