Commons Sense

House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update following Round 8 of negotiations on an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland

28 October 2025 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda and Ogmore

Business & Trade

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At a glance

Key points

  • The eighth round of negotiations towards an enhanced Free Trade Agreement with Switzerland has been updated.
  • The government aims to secure outcomes in the FTA that will boost economic growth for the UK.
  • Round 9 of negotiations is set to take place in early 2026.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the eighth round of negotiations towards an enhanced Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Switzerland.

Action requested

The government aims to secure outcomes in the FTA that will boost economic growth for the UK and Ministers will continue to update Parliament on negotiation progress. Round 9 is set to take place in early 2026.

Key facts

  • The eighth round of negotiations took place between 20-24 October 2025.
  • Services trade between the UK and Switzerland was £28 billion, supporting 130,000 jobs.
  • UK-Swiss trade relationship was worth more than £45.1 billion in Q1 2025.
  • The SMA has been extended to cover until December 31, 2029.
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