UK officials presented a proposal to Brussels to reintegrate trade which was rejected ahead of an upcoming summit in July

Exclusive: Top official presented idea in Brussels, but sources say EU rebuffed it

Officials suggested the idea to Brussels as a means of improving relations with the bloc, according to reports.

UK officials presented a proposal to Brussels to reintegrate trade which was rejected ahead of an upcoming summit in July

The proposal comes as Britain’s embattled prime minister has vowed to put his country at the heart of Europe again.

The UK proposed a single market for goods with the EU, but Brussels rejected the pitch. Here's what happened and what it means ahead of the July 2026 summit.