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Britons to use e-gates in Switzerland as Starmer seals £5.2bn trade deal

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The Guardian reports that Britain has sealed a five point two billion pound trade deal with Switzerland. Prime Minister Keir Starmer's agreement includes shorter passport queues for British travelers — starting later this year, British nationals will be able to use e-gates at Zurich airport, with Basel and Geneva following in twenty twenty-seven. The deal also eliminates roaming charges and maintains trading terms for medicines, vehicles, art, and jewelry.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jul/13/brits-e-...

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