Cheaper food and less paperwork: Britons return to EU rules **Note:** The translation has been completed as per the instructions, maintaining the key details and the original tone and structure.

Published Apr 13, 2026

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British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is planning a new legislative framework that could fundamentally reshape the agricultural and food trade relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union. The essence of the bill is that the British government could adopt new EU regulations by a fast-track process, bypassing the full parliamentary voting procedure. This "dynamic alignment" is an essential condition for the planned agreements aimed at reducing the bureaucracy burdening British exporters and coordinating food safety standards. According to government expectations, the food standards pact could bring several billion pounds annually to the British economy. For the agricultural sector, this is particularly critical, as since Brexit, administrative burdens and inspection costs at the borders have significantly increased, contributing to rising food prices. Under the planned agreements, the UK would commit to continuously adopting current EU rules in several key areas. ...

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