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Warning of ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit impact on farmers, as minister suggests tariffs on agriculture will not be manageable
06/12/2020
NFU warns of ‘savage’ consequences of failure to secure free trade agreement with EU.
The European Commission president said there has been ‘some progress’ in talks to resolve the issues around Northern Ireland.
Britain and the European Union will restart talks on Monday over their future relationship, with time running out to get an agreement after a six-week interruption caused by coronavirus.
The U.K. risks failing to recruit the 50,000 customs agents the logistics industry says are needed before Britain’s final parting with the European Union, spelling potential chaos at the country’s busiest border.
Vauxhall carmaker Stellantis warns of ‘significant job losses’ if Brexit deal is not amended
17/05/2023
Stellantis has committed to making electric vehicles in the UK but it is no longer able to meet Brexit trade rules on where parts are sourced.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has downplayed any prospect of an imminent trade deal with a post-Brexit Britain.
THE European Union’s top official warned that the Brexit trade deal has “real teeth” and Brussels will not hesitate to take action if Boris Johnson breaches its terms.
These sticking points include fishing rights, rules on state subsidies for business and arrangements for policing any deal.
European commission chief picks out contradictions in UK approach to post-Brexit deal.
Up to 12 post-Brexit customs centres like Kent lorry park to be built to deal with EU exit
13/07/2020
Businesses face 400 million extra customs declarations a year at a cost up as much as £20 billion under government plans.
Negotiations with Brussels to drag on into the autumn — and there’s no sign a deal is imminent with Washington.
This explainer represents the Institute’s initial analysis of the Brexit deal. As we undertake more work, we may update the explainer accordingly.
Spending watchdog claims ports and businesses are not ready for 1 January, with Northern Ireland a big concern.
EU's chief negotiator blames UK for failure of progress in talks.
A post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the EU "seems unlikely" at this stage, the bloc's negotiator has said.
Michel Barnier also accused Boris Johnson’s government of rowing back on commitments made in writing by Britain at the point before exit.
Move comes amidst complaints of red tape from businesses and despite government producing similar reviews of other trade agreements signed.
United bloc will continue to protect its interests, say Michel Barnier and Leo Varadkar
There are concerns in the EU that the UK had not yet fully complied with the terms of the earlier Brexit divorce deal and stressed that “vigilance” would be required in future. / “Exports to our biggest market, Ireland, have also dropped more than two thirds." - Dominic Goudie, FDF
Britain and the European Union clashed on Thursday over the chances of securing a free trade agreement, with Brussels deeming it “unlikely” but London holding out hope one could be reached in September.
UK threatens to tear up Northern Ireland Brexit deal Boris Johnson agreed five months ago
16/05/2021
Lord Frost attacks EU’s ‘purist’ approach to post-Brexit checks warning they risk stability in Northern Ireland.
The full consequences of the UK’s exit have been “clouded” by the Covid crisis, war in Ukraine and global slowdown, he said. /
UK still not engaging constructively in trade talks with just two months to go, says Michel Barnier
02/09/2020
EU chief negotiator says Boris Johnson’s negotiator has been disappointing