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May 19
26m 29s

From fishing to food exports: What's the...

Bbc World Service
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The UK and the EU have reached a new deal setting out post-Brexit relations on areas including fishing rights, trade and defence.

We hear from the Irish fishing community, a food exporter in the UK and what a "youth experience scheme" could mean for businesses in France.

Also, Andrew Peach finds out how one of the most important companies in the world is helping shape the future of the global economy.

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