Morrisons says UK-EU deal will 'ease' price pressure
Summary
The UK and EU have signed a new trade deal that aims to reduce trade barriers, which could help lower food prices in the UK. Business leaders welcome the deal, although they note that more work is needed to help UK businesses fully benefit from it.Key Facts
- The UK-EU trade deal addresses post-Brexit issues like fishing rights and trade.
- Morrisons' CEO stated that the deal could reduce costs and delays in food imports from the EU.
- Asda sees the deal as a chance to lower costs and reduce bureaucracy for products imported from the EU.
- Some business groups believe further steps are needed despite the deal's benefits.
- UK food prices have been rising, with high food inflation rates seen recently.
- The deal's impact on prices depends on suppliers passing on potential savings.
- Business groups like the CBI and BCC praise the deal but call for continued efforts to strengthen trade relations.
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