London First: Business group ready to back second Brexit referendum if Theresa May loses Commons vote
08/01/2019
An influential business group has said it is willing to back a new referendum on the Brexit deal and is demanding that the government “stop the clock” on withdrawal to avoid crashing out for the EU.
Business group ready to back new vote
08/01/2019
An influential business body has withdrawn support for Theresa May’s Brexit deal and is prepared to advocate a second referendum.
Freight Transport Association prepares list of ‘mini-deals’ UK must seek from EU to ensure Britain keeps trading. / Business leaders will call for a series of emergency measures to cushion the blow of the UK crashing out of the EU if Theresa May’s Brexit deal is not ratified in a critical parliamentary vote next week.
Conservative minister contradicts Theresa May on no-deal 'disaster' and indicates he could resign
10/01/2019
Cabinet minister Greg Clark has refused to rule out resigning if Theresa May pressed ahead with a no-deal Brexit, as he said such a scenario would be a "disaster".
Bosses face tough decisions and politicians are refusing to listen, says a Bristol business owner. / Small and medium-sized businesses, the lifeblood of communities, have told of difficult decisions to quit Britain or cancel investment plans because of Brexit.
Terence Conran and Norman Foster among those signing letter to the Times
British manufacturers are being forced to build up financial buffers in preparation for a no-deal Brexit as the cost of stockpiling goods and materials puts companies under strain.
French minister launches booklet that warns companies should seek other options in case of no-deal Brexit
Broken English, a shop full of UK-sourced delicacies, has had a presence in the German capital for 24 years. Yet with the unknown effect of Brexit looming, the curtain is falling on this much-loved store that relies on imported goods.
Business group warns that companies are getting ready to shift operations abroad.
Major UK manufacturers know what they are talking about, unlike those clamouring for a no-deal exit.
Brexit a ‘nightmare’ for Northern Irish business as MPs vote to remove Irish backstop from deal
30/01/2019
Companies have stopped investing in favour of holding onto cash in case it's needed after the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
Almost a third of UK companies could move operations abroad because of Brexit, a survey has suggested.
Bank taking steps to avoid disruption but said Brexit could lead to higher costs if a restructure becomes necessary.
The government has offered to publish its most recent internal assessment of the impact on business and trade of a no-deal Brexit, in the face of a possible Commons defeat.
As Honda Prepares To Close Its Swindon Factory, Here's A Rundown Of A Dreadful Few Months For British Industry
18/02/2019
Everything you need to know about the hits business has taken.
The company also expects to pay additional costs of around £10m per year due to the restructuring.
CBI’s measure of private sector growth drops to -3 in February from zero in January.
It is all about March 29th and getting ready for the UK’s departure from the European Union, says John Byrne.
More than 1,000 London business owners today warned that the economy faces damage even if Theresa May manages to pass her Brexit deal.
Brexit plan to slash tariffs after no-deal condemned as 'madness' and 'sledgehammer for UK economy'
13/03/2019
Slashing tariffs to zero on the majority of UK imports in the event of a no-deal Brexit will be a “sledgehammer for the economy” and deliver a widespread shock across the country, business groups have warned.
The Brexit Bill: Here’s the Damage So Far
30/01/2019
The divorce from the EU looks set to be delayed and could be softened or even abandoned, but the cost of separation is already apparent.
Local firms worry border closure and duties will lead to smuggling and chaos.