UK and EU agree on major economic, military deal

The UK and EU have finalized a significant economic and military agreement, opening the UK to billions in EU defense financing. This deal marks the first major cooperation since Brexit. The agreement includes a defense and security partnership allowing the UK access to a 150 billion euro EU defense loan program. It also eases trade by removing some checks on animal and plant products and extends fishing agreements. The deal has drawn criticism from the UK opposition, accusing the government of backtracking on Brexit. The agreement aims to reduce red tape and improve relations, but faces domestic political challenges.