UK holidaymakers warned of shortage of popular summer items thanks to Brexit.
Thousands of kids face a miserable Christmas with presents delayed in pre-Brexit ports chaos
09/12/2020
The British Toy and Hobby Association has called on the Government to save Christmas for thousands of children by taking immediate action.
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.
Industry experts warn the current supply problems and product shortages could be "the final straw for some" firms. How are small independent traders coping?
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.
The ripple effects are being felt across a wide range of sectors, from farming and construction to retail.
The BBC’s Analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at the controversy surrounding the government’s plan to scrap thousands of EU-era laws.
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.
NI kids could see Santa run out of Christmas toys amid fears over Brexit-related shortages
07/09/2021
Toys at the top of Santa’s wish list could be in short supply in Northern Ireland this Christmas, parents have been warned.
Childrenswear and maternity retailer says it plans to increase price of clothing and toys by up to 5% this summer.
Prices of Lego will rise in Britain in the new year, the Danish company has confirmed. Lego Group is increasing its prices in response to the pound’s decline in the aftermath of the EU referendum.
Retailers and farmers explain what shoppers should expect as Brexit and supply chain problems bite.
Model railway maker Hornby is pausing all international orders until January next year because of uncertainty around post-Brexit trade rules.
A Fylde coast small business is among thousands nationally being hammered by extra charges in the wake of Brexit.
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.
New research reveals 212 ‘safety’ regulations set to lapse – to draw line under Brexit.
Toy shop owner Donald Nairn has been warned to expect stock shortages in the run-up to Christmas.
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.
Thousands of pro-consumer laws we take for granted could expire at the end of 2023.
Thousands of EU laws could expire at the end of 2023.
CE marking recognition extended “indefinitely” for certain products – what does the future hold for UKCA marking?
17/08/2023
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.
The health and safety industry has warned the government that it might not be a good idea to throw out every European-related law.