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UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe
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- Faisal Islam Economics editor EPAOfficials suggested that the UK and Europe establish a single market in goods trade as part of the next phase of its Brexit reset, the BBC understands.
- Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism, as attention focuses on the details of existing negotiations over food, farm and energy trade.
- The move does show significant extra ambition for a closer post-Brexit economic relationship, ahead of a summit in the coming weeks.
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Faisal Islam Economics editor EPAOfficials suggested that the UK and Europe establish a single market in goods trade as part of the next phase of its Brexit reset, the BBC understands.
Industry figures briefed on the move said the idea has not been taken forward at this point, after EU scepticism, as attention focuses on the details of existing negotiations over food, farm and energy trade.
The move does show significant extra ambition for a closer post-Brexit economic relationship, ahead of a summit in the coming weeks.
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