One-third of UK businesses are calling for a reduction in Brexit-related red tape to support trade, according to a survey by Santander. Learn more about their concerns and how they’re seeking government support.
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Keir Starmer aims to reset Brexit relations with German economic deal
Keir Starmer seeks preferential access to German markets in a bid to revitalise UK-EU ties and boost British business opportunities.
Post-Brexit Border Delays Threaten UK and EU Horticulture Trade, Industry Leaders Warn
Horticultural trade bodies across the UK and EU highlight severe disruptions and increased costs due to new post-Brexit border checks, calling for urgent government action to resolve the issues.
Labour Aims to Improve UK-EU Post-Brexit Trade Deal, Says Reeves
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals Labour’s intent to enhance the UK-EU trade deal, focusing on closer regulatory alignment in sectors like chemicals and financial services.
NAO Warns Post-Brexit Border Checks to Cost UK £4.7bn
The NAO reports that post-Brexit border controls will cost the UK at least £4.7bn due to delays and insufficient planning, with a lack of inspectors and unclear timelines posing significant challenges.
Brexit Border IT Outages Delay Import of Perishable Items to UK by Up to 20 Hours
UK businesses face significant delays importing perishable goods due to Brexit border IT outages, with lorries held for up to 20 hours and retailers rejecting some orders.
Brexit Checks Could Inflate UK Food Import Costs by Up to 60%, Warn Importers
UK food importers sound alarm over new Brexit checks, predicting potential 60% cost hike, which could lead to price increases and threaten businesses. Explore the implications of the introduced charges and calls for clarity from the government.
Ireland’s Customs Duties Surge by €700m Post-Brexit, Boosting Exchequer Revenues
Ireland celebrates a €700m Brexit windfall as customs duties soar due to fresh controls and checks on imports from Great Britain. Discover how this surge in tax revenue reflects the impact of Brexit on trade dynamics and the Irish economy.
Brexit: business success beyond the borders
The aftermath of Brexit has presented both unprecedented challenges and unique opportunities for businesses in the UK.
MPs cast doubt over UK government’s readiness for post-Brexit border control checks
MPs have cast doubt over the UK government’s readiness for post-Brexit border control checks, which are due to come in next week, arguing that a scaling back of its plans appeared to represent a sixth delay to their long-awaited introduction.
UK Delays Health and Safety Checks on EU Imports Amid Post-Brexit Border Control Concerns
The UK government has informed port health authorities of its decision to postpone the initiation of health and safety checks on EU imports as part of new post-Brexit border controls.
Garden Centres Rush to Stockpile Plants Ahead of Brexit Border Checks
As the UK prepares for new Brexit border checks on plant imports, garden centres and nurseries are scrambling to increase their plant stocks amid fears of potential delays and damage.
Italian Waiters bid arrivederci to London as Visa Rules Tighten Post-Brexit
Post-Brexit visa rules in the UK, including a raised minimum salary threshold for skilled work visas, are forcing young Italian workers, including waiters, out of London, leaving the city’s hospitality sector struggling to fill positions.
Brexit Import Charges Unveiled: Fears of Food Price Surge
The UK government has disclosed the import charges for EU food products post-Brexit, raising concerns over potential increases in food prices.
Portsmouth’s £24M Brexit border could be demolished
Portsmouth International Port’s new £24 million border control post, built to handle post-Brexit border arrangements, may be demolished due to changes in border protocols rendering it commercially unviable.
