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    NFU Head of Trade and Business speaks on future of UK trade – NFUonline

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    NFU Head of Trade and Business speaks on future of UK trade – NFUonline

    “The UK is, and always has been, a trading nation. But in recent years, we’ve seen imports grow rapidly in value, while export growth has lagged well behind,” Gail warned in her opening address. 

    The UK’s agri-food deficit is now around £3.5 billion a month. “This represents untapped potential,” Gail explained, with opportunities to grow the value and volume of UK exports and to displace imports with high-quality, home-grown products. 

    Speaking as part of a panel session on ‘growing trade’s resilience’ – Gail took questions from the audience on the future of UK trade alongside Efra Committee Chair Alistair Carmichael, Managing Director at Euro Quality Lambs Rizvan Khalid, and Interim International Director for the Scotch Whisky Association Emily Weaver Roads. 

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    James Anderson, FRSA, CMgr MCMI, is a recognised industry analyst and consumer-protection writer specialising in the UK home-improvement and trades sector. With over two decades of experience in business management, trade standards, and local-service markets, James brings a trusted, evidence-based voice to homeowners and professionals across Sussex and the wider UK. As a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, James is committed to promoting best practice, transparency, and fair pricing within the trades industry. His Chartered Manager status reflects his long-standing work advising SMEs, independent tradespeople, and emerging digital platforms on sustainable growth and customer trust. James serves as the Lead Research Editor for Sussex Trades Mag, where he writes in-depth guides, trade comparisons, expert reviews, and consumer advice designed to help both homeowners and trades make confident decisions. He is also a key contributor to MyTradeLinks, offering insight into digital transformation, local trade discovery, and community-driven service platforms. Across all of his work, James focuses on three principles: clarity, accountability, and empowering the local workforce. His articles aim to cut through jargon, expose industry myths, and highlight the standards that genuinely matter when choosing a tradesperson. When he isn’t analysing market trends or writing for Sussex Trades Mag, James mentors small business owners, supports community development projects, and continues his research into how technology can strengthen trust between homeowners and local trades.

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