The British government is seeking input on how the UK can deepen trade relationships with Indonesia, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.
Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), including the UK, established an Accession Working Group with Uruguay in 2025. On June 26, 2026, they announced the start of preparatory discussions on accession with Indonesia, the Philippines and the UAE. Uruguay’s Accession Working Group is now well under way, with meetings scheduled throughout 2026.
The government has therefore launched a public consultation to hear respondents’ views on the opportunities, priorities and considerations associated with deepening the UK’s trade relationships with these economies.