Boris Johnson accused of misleading parliament after saying there would be 'no checks' between Northern Ireland and Britain
23/10/2019
Prime minister directly contradicts the Brexit secretary and NI secretary over post-Brexit checks.
One of Boris Johnson’s business ministers has insisted the prime minister was correct in arguing that businesses in Northern Ireland will not have to fill in forms to export goods to the rest of the UK after Brexit, despite this being an apparent part of the departure deal.
BREXIT will lead to more red tape at ports such as Newhaven, the Liberal Democrats claim.
This Treasury document sets out things that trade experts have been saying pretty clearly, but that the government has refused to accept.
EU teachers are likely to face fees of £4,345 to work in the UK for five years after Brexit in a move that will worsen an existing recruitment crisis, ministers have been warned.
Brussels rules out 'mutual recognition' of regulations between EU and UK ahead of talks.
“This represents the death knell for frictionless trade," said one business leader.
The UK Chancellor said the Treasury would not lend support to manufacturers that favour EU rules.
The Chancellor has warned there will be no alignment with EU regulations after Brexit - despite a pledge being made in the North East by Boris Johnson that standards would be protected.
Representative body warns firms would simply not fill out forms moving goods to Britain.
Non-alignment with EU will mean ‘extra processes’ and not frictionless trade.
De facto deputy PM says nearly all EU imports will be subject to checks from next year.
Michael Gove admits Brexit will bring years of confusion at borders as trade checks imposed
10/02/2020
Realities of leaving single market and customs union revealed to businesses - after controversy ducked during election campaign.
Boris Johnson Brexit deal to cause price hikes and shortages of fresh fruit and vegetables, retail chiefs warn
11/02/2020
'This is going to hit us in January....customers are really going to see the problems on supermarket shelves'
British consumers face higher prices and reduced availability of goods if the government fails to agree pragmatic solutions with the European Union on regulatory checks at ports in any post-Brexit deal, the retail industry’s lobby group warned on Monday.
‘No time to lose’: Food importers tell Boris Johnson to act to prevent price hikes and shortages from hard Brexit
17/02/2020
Retailers reveal ‘mountain of paperwork’ they face – and tell prime minister to strike agreement with EU to minimise damage.
Retail lobby group says higher tariffs and extensive checks would harm consumers.
Senior ministers expected to sign off on the UK’s negotiating blueprint on Tuesday.
New recruits needed to process millions of extra declaration forms from 1 January 2020.
Priti Patel warned her immigration crackdown will ‘cut the legs off’ the UK music industry
21/02/2020
Home Office accused of refusing to listen to £111bn-a-year culture sector – just weeks after a minister admitted government must retain free movement
Luxury carmaker Bentley (VOWG_p.DE) said free trade with Europe not the United States was its priority as Britain negotiates its new relationship with the European Union...
Truckers face paperwork mountain after Britain opts against fast-track security checks agreement with EU
08/03/2020
British negotiators rejected participation in the 'safety and security zone' despite accepting it would significantly increase border delays.
Industry leaders fear trading will be harder and more costly without comprehensive deal.
Firms 'won't be ready for EU customs exit'
17/04/2020
Businesses fear big hold-ups at the docks when the UK leaves the EU customs area because of untrained staff.
Organisations using UK state funds to help vulnerable Britons with Brexit red tape are having to rethink the ways they can help due to Covid-19.