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Single Trade Window

Written ministerial statementMade by James MurrayThe Exchequer Secretary to the TreasuryTreasuryHCWS188

The government is considering its future plans for the border and how best to meet the needs of its users. In the context of financial challenges, the government is pausing delivery of the UK Single Trade Window in 2025/26.

As part of its efforts to support businesses trading across the UK border, the government will consider the role of the Single Trade Window and will provide an update as part of the next phase of the Spending Review, reporting in late Spring 2025.

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