Kemi kicks off Turkey talks on trade deal

TALKS with Turkey on a massive new trade deal are under way with Kemi Badenoch saying it will boost the economy and support thousands of jobs in the UK.

- Martyn Brown

It would give full access to one of the world's fastest-growing economies which is worth £800billion.

The Business Secretary said: "I'm delighted to be launching trade negotiations with Turkey an important economic and strategic partner.

"We already have a thriving trade relationship that will only get stronger with a new, modernised trade deal fit for the 21st century.

"An upgraded deal will give the UK's world-leading services sector a competitive edge in this growing market."

The announcement comes hot on the heels of the Business and Trade Secretary signing a bumper trade pact with Texas this week.