‘We must leave with a deal that protects jobs and livelihoods – or get mired in a swamp,’ says Confederation of British Industry.
'I don’t think anyone really knows': Tory chancellor Sajid Javid admits he cannot say how much no-deal Brexit will cost
30/09/2019
Sajid Javid does not knock down his watchdog’s warning of a £30bn a year hit, saying: 'I’ve never pretended it won’t be challenging'.
The government is facing an unprecedented backlash from five key industries over Boris Johnson's plans for post-Brexit trading arrangements.
A new survey has found that Brexit worries are increasingly impacting business decisions in Ireland, with half of small and medium-sized enterprises in Ireland cancelling or postponing investment plans as a result.
We examine the impact of the Brexit plans under discussion between the EU and UK.
The CBI has responded to the publication of the Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration.
17/10/2019
“Frictionless EU trade and regulatory alignment is vital for UK prosperity and jobs. The deal remains inadequate on services, which make up 80% of the UK economy. And big questions remain about the feasibility of negotiating a new trade agreement deep enough in a 14-month transition period."
Thousands of small businesses at risk amid ‘unprecedented’ confidence slump since Brexit vote
21/10/2019
Sajid Javid urged to make ‘radical interventions’ to avoid ‘a very bleak winter’.
Brexit Secretary admits businesses will need to fill out export declaration forms.
The government's own impact assessment of the Brexit deal confirms firms will have to pay fees, fill out forms and face border inspections when sending goods within the UK.
A man who says his business has folded due to Brexit has warned his home town of Scunthorpe about what the possible effects of leaving the EU might be.
Around a third of EU nationals living in the UK have yet to secure settled status to remain in the country, creating a “ticking time bomb” for British businesses, a legal charity has warned.
The UK Chancellor said the Treasury would not lend support to manufacturers that favour EU rules.
Kevin Maguire: 'Soaring food prices and job losses are the reality of Boris Johnson's Brexit'
20/01/2020
Dire warnings from British industries after Chancellor Sajid Javid admitted businesses will be hit, exposes why the Prime Minister focuses on the trivial.
‘Prepare for the worst’ EU officials tell business after Sajid Javid’s FT interview.
The Northern Ireland Assembly has passed a motion withholding consent for the UK's withdrawal from the European Union.
Representative body warns firms would simply not fill out forms moving goods to Britain.
Securing any EU trade deal and regional development in the UK are steep challenges.
Boris Johnson accused of failing to protect small businesses as one third say they are ready to leave UK
03/02/2020
Small business leaders have accused Boris Johnson of failing to protect them from the damage Brexit will inflict – with one third ready to quit the UK to escape it.
The prime minister blackballed business groups from his keynote speech on the future of EU trade talks yesterday, accusing them of failing to prepare their members for the “reality” of post-Brexit Britain.
De facto deputy PM says nearly all EU imports will be subject to checks from next year.
Stormont committee also hears many small businesses unprepared for customs workload.
Boris Johnson's low-paid migrants ban 'disaster' as builders, bakers and care face big hit
19/02/2020
Boris Johnson's immigration plans for after Brexit are facing a massive backlash as industry leaders say key fields - like farming, construction and the stricken care industry - won't get the workers they need.
Senior ministers expected to sign off on the UK’s negotiating blueprint on Tuesday.
While large multinationals may be able to ride out the economic turmoil on the horizon, some smaller firms have more to worry about.