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Cuthbert’s revenge: M&S concedes after family-run chocolatier accuses retailer of copying design
“It was clear they had copied my design and I was extremely disappointed that a British institution believed this was OK.”
Together Energy becomes 26th energy company in 5 months to collapse
It leaves 176,000 needing a new supplier.
One in three business owners fear their company will close this year due to Brexit
And almost three-quarters said their company had seen zero benefit from the UK's departure from the EU.
Restaurant owner takes French items off menu due to ‘mean’ Brexit approach
“The approach of our friends and neighbours in Europe has been disappointing, with the leadership in France in particular showing a mean and rather childish attitude to any future relationship," the restaurant owner argued.
Trade with India will boost economy by paltry 0.12% – Govt’s own analysis reveals
Despite the seemingly tiny benefit, Tory secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan promised New Delhi “everything is on the table”, including loosening access for Indian citizens to come to the UK.
Brexit will add to rising costs, UK manufacturers warn amid cry for EU migrants
Company leaders said Brexit is one of their biggest concerns – with key issues being a lack of access to EU migrants.
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.