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Pakistan proposes signing FTA with UK
Pakistan on Thursday proposed signing a Free Trade Agreement with the United Kingdom, terming it a natural progression of the growing economic partnership between the two countries.
How Britain got sued for stopping a coal mine
While energy bills spiral, public money could soon flow to an overseas fossil fuel company. Because a government dared to block a climate-wrecking coal mine.
Emmerson submits $1.215bn arbitration claim over Khemisset potash project
Morocco-focused potash developer Emmerson PLC said on Monday it had submitted a $1.215 billion damages claim, including interest and net of local taxes, in its arbitration case against Morocco.
UK-Swiss trade deal held up over pharma row
A pharma row between Switzerland and the U.K. risks derailing trade talks, with British officials concerned Swiss demands could push up NHS bills.
BHMB mining sues Nicaragua for $80 million, citing illegal expropriation of gold facility
The dispute goes now to a World Bank body after the abrupt takeover of a gold-processing facility now reportedly controlled by Chinese companies.
Cadence Minerals secures funding for Mexico arbitration case
The funding arrangement enables Cadence and its subsidiary REM Mexico Limited to commence international arbitration against the Mexico under the UK-Mexico bilateral investment treaty.
UK-Swiss trade agreement hinges on market access, data and IP
A new free-trade agreement between the UK and Switzerland must overcome issues such as data regulation, intellectual property and access to service-sector companies, the Swiss government said while stressing that talks are “well advanced.”
West Asia troubles to delay India’s FTA talks with GCC countries and Israel
The FTA with the UK, however, could be implemented by May 1 and the trade agreement with the European Union could be ratified by the European Parliament by the end of November this year.
Update following Round 4 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey
The fourth round of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Turkey took place in London during the week commencing 23 February 2026.
India-UK free trade pact likely to be implemented in April 2026: Official
The India-UK free trade agreement, signed in July last year, is likely to be implemented in April 2026, according to an official.