UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates

Government figures show about 800,000 Britons visit Switzerland each year.Switzerland is the UK's sixth-largest services export market, with over £30bn in services trade between the two countries in 2025. Its citizens can already use e-gates at UK airports.The agreement comes after trade deals were struck with the US, India, the Gulf Co-operation Council, South Korea and the EU. It also comes as Sir Keir Starmer enters his final weeks as prime minister before being replaced by Andy Burnham."Whether you're growing a business or travelling for work, this agreement is about making life easier and creating more opportunity for people across the UK," Sir Keir said."It means British firms will find it easier to sell their expertise in one of our most important markets in Europe, supporting jobs and investment here at home."Meanwhile, the transport secretary has spoken with the European commissioner for sustainable transport and tourism about Europe's new EES border system.Heidi Alexander and Apostolos Tzitzikostas agreed to "work together with aim for smoothest possible EES checks ahead of the busy summer period", the UK government said.