INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Image copyrightGetty ImagesJapan will end a ban on British beef and lamb that has been in place since the mad cow disease epidemic.The move
comes ahead of a meeting between Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Theresa May
The leaders are expected to announce funding for technology collaborations at the Downing Street meeting on Thursday
Brexit is also expected to loom large over the talks, with Mr Abe expressing Japan's concerns
jobs and improve people's quality of life," a statement from Downing Street said
The funds will go towards new aged-care technologies, medical treatments and green transport and energy solutions.The two countries will
also agree to forge closer defence and cultural ties
Mr Abe is expected to use the meeting to reiterate Japan's concerns over a disorderly Brexit
Mrs May expressed optimism about the meeting
"As the UK prepares to leave the EU, we raise our horizons towards the rest of the world
Our relationship with Japan is stronger than ever, and this visit will enhance co-operation in a wide range of areas," she said
However, Labour's Shadow Trade Secretary Barry Gardiner said Japanese investors will be "seeking clarity" on Britain's future
"But it is a clarity that Theresa May cannot give - because the future political framework that parliament is to vote on next week is no
more than a flimsy statement of intent," he said
