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UK Halts £110M Trade Window Project Amid Declining Exports

2/17/2026

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The UK government halted the single trade window (STW) project after spending £110 million.
The STW was promised by the Conservative government in 2020.
The Labour government, led by Keir Starmer (Labour Leader), has committed to the STW but has not set a timeline for its implementation.
Goods exports to the EU declined 18% in 2024 compared with 2019.
A government spokesperson reaffirmed ongoing policy development for the STW.

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The UK government halted the single trade window (STW) project after spending £110 million.
The STW was promised by the Conservative government in 2020.
The Labour government, led by Keir Starmer (Labour Leader), has committed to the STW but has not set a timeline for its implementation.
Goods exports to the EU declined 18% in 2024 compared with 2019.
A government spokesperson reaffirmed ongoing policy development for the STW.