Business · 14 July 2026

UK and Switzerland agree new travel and trade deal

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British nationals will soon use e-gates at Swiss airports and won't pay mobile phone roaming charges under a new trade deal. Prime Minister Keir Starmer sealed the agreement, which aims to unlock about £5.2 billion a year in UK services exports to Switzerland. The agreement additionally permits UK services professionals to travel without a visa for periods not exceeding 90 days annually.

By BriefTea Editorial · 14 July 2026 at 10:03

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