Some 4,000 British professional services providers have made us of the 90-day market access facility since it was first brought into force at the start of 2021.
The Services Mobility Agreement was designed to retain the flow of essential workers between the two countries after Britain exited the EU’s free movement of people model.
The deal grants Swiss companies preferential access to more than 30 service sectors in Britain and smooths out educational qualification differences in each country.
Swiss higher vocational education and training qualifications are recognised by Britain as equivalent to a university degree in some areas.
The extension to the treaty was agreed following a positive assessment of its first two years in force.
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Lofty ambitions for Swiss-British banking pact
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Switzerland and Britain aim to lay the foundations for enhanced cross-border financial services trade later this year.
Switzerland commits CHF50 million to combat rural poverty worldwide
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The Federal Council approved a contribution of CHF49.5 million ($54.1 million) for the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
Arrests made in raid against Turkish criminal organisation
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A cross-border raid against a Turkish criminal organisation was conducted, including property searches in cantons Aargau and Zurich.
Up to 4,000 Swiss army soldiers to protect Ukraine peace conference
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The Federal Council has authorised deployment of army personnel for the Ukraine peace conference on the Bürgenstock in June.
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The business association, Swissmem, reports that there are increasing signs that the bottom of the downturn will be reached this year.
Switzerland and UK sign joint declaration to deepen bilateral ties
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President Ignazio Cassis and Prime Minister Boris Johnson inked an agreement to strengthen mutual cooperation in trade, finance, research and immigration.
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