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'Not a single boot on ground until November': Businesses say government visa scheme is unworkable
29/09/2021
Lord Wolfson is a highly successful businessman, a prominent supporter of Brexit and a Conservative peer. He is, in short, the sort of man who should be in perfect alignment with a government led by Boris Johnson. He isn’t.
A “double whammy” of Covid-19 and Brexit, which has led to a national shortage of logistics and security staff, has meant plans for this year’s Bath Christmas Market have been “reshaped”. / “We are so sad to announce that the Bath Christmas Market we know and love will not be going ahead this year.”
Pound’s slump and rising production costs mean consumers are feeling the pinch as they stock up for the festive season.
The Government is denying visas to vital EU drivers and refusing to acknowledge the continued challenges facing companies who do business with Europe. As retailers start to stock up for Christmas, they face a severe shortage of products and drivers, claims ParcelHero.
Brexit cited as one of the top causes of the supply crisis as suppliers warn of xmas booze shortage
27/11/2021
A new nationwide poll suggests that many people believe that Brexit is one of the top factors causing the ongoing supply chain crisis. The findings come as a group of 48 wine and spirit companies warn the Transport Secretary that Britain is set to face a Christmas alcohol shortage.
The end of the holiday season heralds the return to centre stage of a number of burning Brexit-related issues this autumn.
Britain previously relied on foresters from Eastern Europe. Brexit is now putting its stock of Christmas trees at risk.
An increase in red tape and charges means headaches for those sending gifts to Europe.
A lack of lorry drivers, abattoir staff and fruit pickers caused by Brexit is threatening both consumers’ pockets and meat such as turkeys and pigs in blankets.
Many Brits will be forced to go without a Christmas turkey this year because of Brexit labour shortages, MPs were told this afternoon.
One in five businesses are importing Christmas stock already to avoid potential Brexit chaos.
The delays of construction has spelled the cancellation of this year's panto production of Jack and the Beanstalk.
From October, consignments carrying some meats, dairy and fish will require vet-signed export health certificates.
Christmas food at risk as new Brexit regulations leave businesses out in the cold – again
01/08/2023
Many businesses are unprepared for the new rules which will come into effect from October 31.
The government’s new trade strategy, the Border Target Operating Model, will bring a new round of controls on goods from the EU from 31 October 2023.
Bureaucracy sees slump in EU traders coming to Britain, with London’s West End hit by 51 per cent decline.
Which? said shoppers buying from the EU could face additional fees of up to £300 this Christmas.
Scotland farmers say the festive tradition could be the latest casualty of supply issues caused by Brexit currently plaguing the nation.
Britain's turkey farmers will do their best to ensure Christmas "is as normal as it can be" but shortages are likely, an industry representative has warned.
Covid and Brexit shrink Christmas markets
24/11/2021
Traditional continental Christmas markets that fill town squares and city centres across the UK will be smaller and less European this year.
The acute labor shortage because of self isolation is masking the systemic challenge for businesses struggling to recruit after Brexit.
Delays, fees and red tape cause shipping chaos from UK to Europe with parcels arriving a month late
03/11/2021
Anyone sending Christmas presents to loved ones should get moving – and be aware of the hoops they must jump through.
Turkey farmers are warning they may struggle to process enough birds to meet demand at Christmas.
Toy shop owner Donald Nairn has been warned to expect stock shortages in the run-up to Christmas.
Fears are growing of Christmas chaos for British businesses and consumers after industry warned of factory shutdowns within weeks as fuel prices spiral upwards.