Britain seals £2.5billion trade deal with New Zealand

WHITE wine loving Brits will enjoy cheaper plonk after Britain sealed a £2.5 billion trade deal with New Zealand last night.

After months of false dawns, new trade secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan managed to get the agreement across the line.

It means Brits will be able to save 20p on a bottle of fine Sauvignon Blanc, and save on posh Manuka honey as well as delicious kiwi fruits.

The ace deal will also be a boost for British business that will see tariffs slashed on exports like cars, clothing and tech services.

It will also make it easier for Brits to work in New Zealand and allow businesses to set up shop in the Kiwis backyard.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson branded the agreement a “great trade deal” in a “fantastic week for Global Britain.”

He added it was “cementing our long friendship with New Zealand and furthering our ties with the Indo-Pacific" adding: "It will benefit businesses and consumers across the country, cutting costs for exporters and opening up access for our workers.”

New Zealand’s PM Jacinda Ardern said: "The United Kingdom and New Zealand are great friends and close partners. The historical connections that bind us run deep.


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