The United Kingdom and Turkey have concluded their sixth round of negotiations on an enhanced free trade agreement, with both sides reporting constructive progress across multiple sectors, according to the government.
Talks took place in London between 28 September and 2 October 2026, focusing on deepening commercial ties that already see £28.3 billion in annual trade between the two countries. The figure represents a 3.9 per cent increase on the previous year, official statistics show.
Negotiators discussed a wide range of areas including services, goods, investment, digital trade, intellectual property, government procurement and trade remedies. According to the government statement, the discussions centred on advancing legal text, reviewing proposals and identifying points of agreement whilst maintaining British standards.
Scope of the agreement
The proposed enhanced free trade agreement aims to build on the existing trading relationship between Britain and Turkey. Negotiators are working to create new opportunities for businesses, workers and consumers across the UK, the government said.
International trade forms a central pillar of the government’s strategy to deliver economic growth in every region of the country. The talks with Turkey are part of broader efforts to expand Britain’s network of trade agreements following Brexit.
Officials emphasised that the UK will only sign an agreement that aligns with national interests and upholds high standards across various sectors. Both delegations have committed to working towards a seventh round of negotiations in the coming months.
Parliamentary oversight
Ministers will continue to update Parliament as negotiations progress, the government confirmed. The statement provided no specific timeline for concluding the talks or signing a final agreement.
Trade deals typically require parliamentary scrutiny under the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010, which gives MPs and peers the opportunity to review agreements before they enter into force.
What this means for Poles in the UK
An enhanced UK-Turkey trade agreement could create new employment opportunities in sectors that benefit from expanded market access, particularly in services, digital trade and manufacturing. Polish workers in Britain may find new job openings as British companies seek to take advantage of improved trading conditions with Turkey.
For Poles running businesses in the UK, a deeper trade agreement could open up Turkish markets for exports and make it easier to source goods and services from Turkey at competitive prices. This applies particularly to sectors such as textiles, automotive parts and food products, where Turkey is a significant producer.
Those working in procurement, logistics, customs brokerage or international trade roles may see increased demand for their expertise as bilateral commerce grows. Polish professionals with language skills covering Turkish, English and Polish could find themselves well-positioned in companies looking to expand operations between the UK and Turkey.
The government has not yet published detailed terms of the proposed agreement. Businesses and workers can monitor official updates through GOV.UK as negotiations continue. The seventh round of talks is expected to take place in the coming months, with further announcements to be made to Parliament.
