UK Fears ‘Made in Europe’ Plan Will Hit Car, Tech, Green Sectors

The UK government is increasingly concerned that more protectionist policies pursued by the European Union could exclude British companies from supply chains in key sectors, derailing a reset in post-Brexit relations and potentially costing firms billions of pounds.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s administration is lobbying the EU against restricting market access for British firms under the bloc’s “Made in Europe” initiative, according to people familiar with the matter, who spoke on condition of anonymity about sensitive bilateral relations. Neither the UK government nor the European Commission immediately responded to requests for comment on Monday.

Possible moves being discussed ...