Author: Saba Kiran

At the May 2025 London summit, the UK and EU reached key agreements aimed at easing post-Brexit tensions and reviving trade, defence, and youth mobility ties. The standout deal on agri-food trade removes costly export barriers, offering critical relief to struggling sectors like lamb and seed potatoes. A defence pact opens access to EU programs for UK firms, though political influence remains limited. Controversially, EU fishing in UK waters will continue until 2038, prompting mixed reactions. While energy and youth mobility deals offer economic and cultural benefits, analysts warn that the service sector—the backbone of the UK economy—remains largely overlooked.