UK Government Seeks Economic Boost With Freeports Initiative

The Government is pressing ahead with its proposed UK 'freeports' initiative, described as a 'flagship government programme' by HM Treasury, which aims to increase the attractiveness of the UK as an international trading nation post-Brexit and boost the UK economy. Following a consultation process in 2020, which culminated in the Government publishing a response to the consultation in October 2020 (the 'Response'), the Government is now seeking bids for the first seven freeports and published a...
By: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

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