As of February 2026, the British Trade Envoy program consists of 32 parliamentarians covering 73 markets, aiming to boost international trade and investment. The program (formerly Prime Minister's Trade Envoys) was renamed in 2025. In a major development, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a former trade envoy (2001–2011), was arrested on February 19, 2026, over allegations of leaking sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. 

Key Aspects of the British Trade Envoy Program
    Role: Envoys are MPs or peers who support the UK's growth mission, leading delegations and lobbying for market access.
    Structure: They complement the work of His Majesty's Trade Commissioners and ambassadors, focusing on high-growth and developing markets.
    Renamed: The program was renamed the "United Kingdom's Trade Envoy programme" in 2025. 

Recent Developments
    Arrest: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office regarding his actions while serving as a trade envoy.
    Investigation: Parliamentary committees are reviewing claims that he shared confidential trade documents with Jeffrey Epstein.
    Active Envoys: The network remains active, with recent activity highlighting trade deal progress, such as in India-UK relations. 

https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/trade-envoys
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrested-uk-police-02-19-26
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Ministerial_Trade_Envoy