Business
Fishermen in Cornwall say they were ‘sold a dream’, a year since Brexit
"We had Michael Gove standing here on the harbour telling us we would have greater control of our seas, and a greater share of fish. Nothing has changed. We’re pretty much in the same position as we were before. Maybe we’re a little worse off."
UK firms pay more to make CO2 than EU firms because of ‘hard Brexit’
According to experts, the best long-term environmental and economic measure Tory ministers could adopt is a close relationship with the EU market.
UK farmers up in arms as Asda ditches promise to sell only British beef
A National Farmers Union representative said UK farmers need support from supermarket chains because of changes made to agricultural policies after Brexit.
Farmers to have £1.8 billion pre-Brexit cash removed amid warning many will go bust
A new parliamentary report warned the “blind optimism” shown by Tory ministers could force many small and tenant farmers in England out of business - but environment secretary George Eustice insists UK farmers are better off since Brexit.
New post-Brexit IT system brings lorries importing goods to UK to a halt
"Companies are already having trouble with the system,” one reporter said.
Johnson breaks Brexit vow to slash VAT again as energy bills set to rise
Despite not seeming keen to cut VAT as per the Leave campaign promise, he took the opportunity to say this week that leaving the EU means the UK can now set its own VAT rates.
Only half of EU financial firms apply for license to stay in Brexit Britain
“You could interpret this as the UK having less reach in future," a finance expert has said.
Ikea confirms price hike in UK stores…but what’s caused it?
New post-Brexit rules due to come into force from January 1 could also cause delays to shipments as the amount of paperwork required increases.
Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit ties with EU triggers business boom for entrepreneur
"We can post to anywhere in Europe with no customs," the Northern Irish bussinessman has said.