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“This represents the death knell for frictionless trade," said one business leader.
'Robbie Gibb asked me this question a while ago. I can’t say what he doesn’t know, but I can break down his article' - Steve Analyst
04/05/2020
1. Robbie Gibb asked me this question a while ago. I can’t say what he doesn’t know, but I can break down his article. / 2. I’m going to go through the article line by line to reiterate my original point, starting with the suggestion that our position is “all laid out” in the Conservative Manifesto.
50 days on: Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal
23/02/2021
Saturday 20 February was the 50th day since Boris Johnson’s Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) came into effect. Anyone expecting it to settle all questions, or even most of the details, of how we will do business with the EU from now on will be mightily disappointed.
Leaving the EU will damage health in this country where it was suffering the most before the pandemic, and where covid-19 hit it hardest, says Martha McCarey.
A step back to the single market? Why the UK abandoning its plan for an alternative to CE is a significant step
14/08/2023
It might seem like a small detail, but it marks a serious blow to the push for ‘divergence’.
The American Chamber of Commerce to the EU (AmCham-EU) published a cross-sectoral position paper on Tuesday turning the screw on the UK Government’s hard-line negotiating stance. Although it urges both sides to “work to mitigate disruption as much as possible”, the paper deals a devastating blow to Britain’s present strategy.
Angela Merkel says Britain must ‘live with the consequences’ of Boris Johnson’s decision to ditch close alignment with EU
27/06/2020
Poll finds just 25 per cent of voters think PM will get a deal which is good for Britain.
Manufacturers say fears over red tape and political chaos are creating more uncertainty.
Are we getting Brexit done?
05/01/2023
The UK has identified nearly 4,000 EU laws and regulations which we are now “free from”. What have we done with these newfound freedoms?
The British government on Sunday denied a report that it is seeking a “Swiss-style” relationship with the European Union that would remove many of the economic barriers erected by Brexit — even as it tries to improve ties with the bloc after years of acrimony.
BBC presenter demonstrates why Brexit 'fundamentally won't work' in two-and-a-half minute clip [3 mins]
10/12/2020
A BBC presenter has been praised for his two-and-a-half minute explainer of Brexit - in a clip that some viewers said demonstrates why it "fundamentally won't work".
Boris Johnson's push to diverge from EU regulations lacks public support, polling expert says
04/02/2020
'Our perceptions as consumers is one where it is not as clear that the mood to diverge and certainly to de-regulate is perhaps as strong as the impression the government seem to be giving'
The UK’s obsession with regulation autonomy has “strong implications", Luisa Santos said.
Exclusive: Britain is falling behind the bloc on almost every area of green regulation, analysis reveals.
Brexit red tape hitting UK innovation
01/11/2022
An interesting story in the weekend press, one that highlights the negative impact of Brexit on innovation and product development here in the UK.
Brexit split with EU over personal data risks harm to UK business and security, report warns
07/08/2022
Proposals ‘driven by desire to show benefit from Brexit’.
Any additional or persistent uncertainty around Brexit “is not going to help” with soaring energy prices and the high cost of living, the European Commission (EC) vice president has warned at a meeting in London today.
There are good reasons to believe latest move is partly theatre, but there are hefty issues at stake.
Brexit: despatches from the downside – No 19
27/01/2024
This week's Brexit downsides: half a billion in extra costs to import food, the collapse of trade talks with Canada and more.
Brexit: despatches from the downside – No 6
27/10/2023
Your weekly update from the Brexit ‘downside bunker’, chronicling the downsides, and occasional upsides, of Brexit.
Brexit: has ambiguity run its course?
04/06/2021
“Australian Brexit” used to be an upbeat euphemism for a “no deal” Brexit outcome. Now, Australia promises a far more profound insight into the true nature of Brexit.
Deadline to agree regulatory equivalence for financial services and allow business after Brexit likely to be missed.