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Businesses that make sporting goods, children’s toys, jewellery and medical goods have struggled the most with the border costs imposed by the UK’s decision to leave the EU.
On 1 August 2023, the UK Government announced an “indefinite” extension to the recognition of CE marking for certain products placed on the market in Great Britain.
Rishi Sunak plans to rip up remaining EU laws by the end of the year left on the statute book after Brexit - but experts worry that any relaxation in seatbelt rules will discourage people from wearing them.
Thousands of pro-consumer laws we take for granted could expire at the end of 2023.
The health and safety industry has warned the government that it might not be a good idea to throw out every European-related law.
Thousands of EU laws could expire at the end of 2023.
The BBC’s Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the controversy surrounding the government’s plan to scrap thousands of EU-era laws.
New research reveals 212 ‘safety’ regulations set to lapse – to draw line under Brexit.
Retailers and farmers explain what shoppers should expect as Brexit and supply chain problems bite.
The ripple effects are being felt across a wide range of sectors, from farming and construction to retail.
He says he has lost about £20,000 worth of sales since the start of the year.
Shortages are the only thing we don't seem to be running out of in the UK right now.
Industry experts warn the current supply problems and product shortages could be "the final straw for some" firms. How are small independent traders coping?
Toys at the top of Santa’s wish list could be in short supply in Northern Ireland this Christmas, parents have been warned.
A shortage of fruit pickers in the UK is set to spread to warehouse workers in the run-up to Christmas, the boss of toy chain The Entertainer has warned.
Toy shop owner Donald Nairn has been warned to expect stock shortages in the run-up to Christmas.
UK holidaymakers warned of shortage of popular summer items thanks to Brexit.
A Fylde coast small business is among thousands nationally being hammered by extra charges in the wake of Brexit.
Awesome Books isn’t finding Brexit very awesome.
Model railway maker Hornby is pausing all international orders until January next year because of uncertainty around post-Brexit trade rules.
The British Toy and Hobby Association has called on the Government to save Christmas for thousands of children by taking immediate action.
Supermarket believes October deadline is ‘not far off the worst day possible’ for retailers. / Supplies of toys and electronics for Christmas could be hit by a no-deal Brexit, the boss of Sainsbury’s has warned as he revealed another set of disappointing sales figures.
Public at risk from delays in identifying unsafe goods if UK leaves European safety system. / Dangerous cars, electrical goods and toys could flood into the UK after Brexit unless the government urgently reforms the current “failing” safety enforcement system, a consumer group warned on Monday.