Having previously been a highly regarded participant in bodies such as UNECE and OECD, the UK risks becoming isolated from global regulatory frameworks related to the manufacturing of cars, aircraft, and other products, resulting in a lack of alignment with global standards and best practices, reducing the competitiveness of UK industries and potentially impacting product safety and quality for UK consumers.

21. The UK government should work strategically to maximise the UK’s influence over international standards. This will be essential to promote vital UK interests in the face of intense global competition and ensure that standards for fast-developing technologies such as artificial intelligence reflect UK values and consumer interests.