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Economists warn Brexit will be either ‘bad or awful’ for UK prospects in 2019

Leading economists have warned Brexit will be either ‘bad or awful’ for UK prospects in 2019 with damage likely to be inflicted even if Britain manages to avoid a disorderly Brexit. The UK can expect no more than 1.5 per cent economic growth over the next year in the best case scenario, according to a Financial Times survey. Nina Skero, head of macroeconomics at the Centre for Economics and Business Research, said that whatever its long-term effects, “in 2019, Brexit...

Brexit blamed as 81% of manufacturers struggle to recruit skilled staff

UK companies in the manufacturing and service sector have indicated that they are struggling to recruit skilled staff because of uncertainty around Britain's future with the European Union.  Brexit has been blamed as 81 per cent of manufacturers and 70 per cent of service sector firms report difficulties recruiting the right skilled staff for their organisations. At the same time they are being hit with rising costs and a reduction in sales. This perfect storm could send many businesses to...

Britain’s gammon overreacts to Greggs Vegan Sausage Roll

We're just two days into the year - also 'Veganuary' as animal product avoiders like to call this month - and Greggs bakers have caused a social media storm. By announcing a vegan sausage roll. In perhaps the news of the year for plant-eaters, and anyone else concerned by the World Health Organisation's recent warnings about processed red meats, Greggs are rolling out the vegan treat with pastry made with vegetable oils and a “bespoke Quorn filling” in 950 high street...

Number of British citizens applying for Irish passports rose 22% in 2018

The number of British citizens applying for Irish passports rose 22% in 2018 meaning the rate of applications has more than doubled since the UK voted to leave the EU in 2016. Almost 100,000 eligible Brits applied, up from 81,000 last year and 46,000 in 2015. Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said the number of applicants from Northern Ireland and Britain had risen since the Brexit vote. Over 822,000 Irish passports were issued in the past 12 months, up around 43,000...

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