UK Relations with EU: Trade Competitiveness

The government has made a sovereign choice to align with EU rules where it is in our national interest, while sticking to the red lines set out in our manifesto. We will continue to take a pragmatic approach that will reduce barriers to trade with the EU and remove costs to businesses. When judging whether alignment is in our national interest, we will consider EU policy compatibility with UK values and objectives, the impact on growth and investment, and the impact on economic and national security and resilience. As negotiations progress, the Government will follow normal processes for any necessary legislative changes, and assess impacts accordingly.