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Volumes of goods shipped directly from Ireland to the EU on new Brexit-busting ferry routes have rocketed by 50% in the past six months as exporters seek to avoid travelling across land through Great Britain, according to official data.

‘HMRC won’t speak to us’: exporters frustrated by post-Brexit border checks and red tape

19 May 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

UK exporters say post-Brexit border checks are causing delays, extra costs, and stress, with HMRC guidance unclear and communication poor, according to new Ipsos report.

British companies selling via online marketplaces could be hit hard by Donald Trump’s forthcoming import regulations, with industry experts warning of a “second Brexit” in terms of disruption to trade.

UK marketplace sellers brace for ‘second Brexit’ as Trump’s new US import rules loom

18 February 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

UK marketplace sellers fear a “second Brexit” as Donald Trump’s planned US import rules target Chinese-origin goods, threatening extra tariffs, customs checks, and bigger costs.

Nigel Farage has reiterated his belief that Britain’s post-Brexit agreement with the EU is ripe for improvement, although he gave scant detail on what shape those changes might take.

Farage insists UK’s Brexit deal can be improved but fails to say how

4 February 2025 In Business Jamie Young 0 Comments

Nigel Farage insists Britain can improve its Brexit deal with the EU while remaining “friendly,” but offers little clarity on how such changes should be achieved.

Sir Keir Starmer has signalled that Britain will avoid taking sides in the escalating trade row between the United States and the European Union, insisting that it is in the UK’s “vital interests” to stay on good terms with both allies.

Keir Starmer keeps quiet on Trump’s EU trade threats amid post-brexit reset

4 February 2025 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

Keir Starmer refuses to condemn Donald Trump’s new tariff threats as he meets eu leaders. discover how a looming trade war risks inflation, hampers post-brexit resets and divides western allies.

Emmanuel Macron is poised to tell Sir Keir Starmer that the UK’s appearance at a key EU summit on Monday signals the failure of Brexit, according to senior diplomats.

Brexit has failed, Macron to tell Britain

3 February 20253 February 2025 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

As Keir Starmer attends a key EU summit, President Macron will argue that “Brexit has failed,” while the UK prime minister seeks a new defence pact and deeper ties.

Businesses grappling with rising energy costs could see higher bills under Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal to link the UK’s emissions policy with the European Union’s carbon pricing scheme.

Labour’s ‘Brexit reset’ draws fire over plan to align UK carbon rules with EU

3 February 20253 February 2025 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

Businesses grappling with rising energy costs could see higher bills under Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer’s proposal to link the UK’s emissions policy with the European Union’s carbon pricing scheme.

Why forcing teams back to the office is a regressive move, stifling productivity, morale, and profits in an era proven fit for remote work.

15 fastest growing Jobs in UK Market: trends, Salaries and Brexit effect 

13 January 202513 January 2025 Business Business Matters 0 Comments

UK has undergone many changes due to rapidly advancing technological factor combined with economic considerations. Major challenges have arisen in post-brexit situations for jobs employment market in England.

Smaller UK exporters have been hit hardest by new post-Brexit barriers, contributing to a £27 billion shortfall in goods sales to the European Union since Britain left the bloc’s single market and customs union.

UK exporters face £27bn Brexit hit as smaller firms bear the brunt

18 December 2024 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

Smaller UK exporters suffer disproportionately from post-Brexit trade barriers, contributing to a £27bn fall in goods sales to the EU. Larger firms adapt more easily, while Labour hints at a “reset” in EU relations.

Donald Trump, facing a substantial fraud fine, might find a lifeline in the stock market through Truth Social, his social media platform. The platform's parent company, Trump Media, is set to go public following a merger with Digital World Acquisition Corp (DWAC).

UK exports under threat as proposed Trump tariffs mirror Brexit impact

9 December 20249 December 2024 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

Proposed trade tariffs by former US president Donald Trump could strike Britain’s goods exports to the United States as hard as Brexit has hit UK sales to the European Union, according to new research.

Almost a third of UK businesses are urging the government to reduce post-Brexit regulations and red tape to support British trade, according to a survey conducted by Santander.

One-third of UK businesses urge government to cut Brexit red tape

22 October 2024 News Jamie Young 0 Comments

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.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is negotiating a new treaty with Germany to secure priority access for British businesses, marking a strategic attempt to mend the UK’s fractured relationship with the EU post-Brexit.

Keir Starmer aims to reset Brexit relations with German economic deal

28 August 202428 August 2024 News Paul Jones 0 Comments

Keir Starmer seeks preferential access to German markets in a bid to revitalise UK-EU ties and boost British business opportunities.

Nurseries and garden centres in Britain and Europe are raising alarms over the inefficiencies of new post-Brexit border posts, which are causing delays, damage, and significant extra costs for plant importers.

Post-Brexit Border Delays Threaten UK and EU Horticulture Trade, Industry Leaders Warn

1 July 2024 News Business Matters 0 Comments

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’s shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will commit to leading the "most pro-growth Treasury in our country’s history" if her party wins the election on July 4.

Labour Aims to Improve UK-EU Post-Brexit Trade Deal, Says Reeves

18 June 202419 June 2024 In Business Business Matters 0 Comments

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.

Northern Ireland Brexit negotiations

NAO Warns Post-Brexit Border Checks to Cost UK £4.7bn

20 May 2024 News Business Matters 0 Comments

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.

Lorries carrying perishable goods such as meat, cheese, and cut flowers from the EU are experiencing delays of up to 20 hours at the UK's busiest Brexit border post due to failures in government IT systems.

Brexit Border IT Outages Delay Import of Perishable Items to UK by Up to 20 Hours

15 May 2024 News Business Matters 0 Comments

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.

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The UK-India trade deal came into force this week carrying a £4.8bn-a-year prize. But for Sukhpal Ahluwalia, the entrepreneur who built Euro Car Parts from a single Wembley shop into a business he sold for £280m, the agreement itself is not the achievement. The achievement is what British businesses now build on top of it.

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