Brexit – Page 59
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NewsCity snapshot: UK growth stalls amid stagnant economy and Brexit uncertainty
UK economic conditions remained stagnant in the second quarter of the year amid a fall in manufacturing output and the impact of ‘relentless Brexit uncertainty’, according to the British Chambers of Commerce.
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NewsLogistics companies struggling to fund Brexit preparations, finds FTA
The FTA found logistics company margins fell from 4% in 2017 to 2% in 2018
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat does a no-deal in October mean for food and drink?
And amid the Conservative leadership race, have government department preparations stalled?
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NewsCity snapshot: Brexit stockpiling to hit future UK economic growth
The British Chambers of Commerce has released its latest economic forecast, upgrading its growth expectations for the UK in 2019 but downgraded forecasts in 2020 and 2021. Plus, Tesco hosts capital markets day and all the rest of the latest news from the City.
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NewsBritish beef back on menu after China reopens market access
It comes more than two decades after a ban was imposed at the height of the BSE crisis
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NewsPost-Brexit export plan targets growth in the US and China
The Department for International Trade has also identified India and the UAE as key territories to ramp up exports
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Comment & OpinionHalloween Brexit tough talk is terrifying for retailers and suppliers
While the British weather looks like it could wreck the summer, politicians are threatening Christmas and new year
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NewsDave Lewis warns of shortages in event of October no-deal Brexit
Tesco boss argued retailers will not have spare capacity due to Christmas planning
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NewsFood businesses warn MPs of Halloween no deal Brexit nightmare
Fruit & veg, chicken products and confectionery could be hardest hit by shortages
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NewsUS trade deal will create 'trouble for trade' with EU
Former senior EC official Lars Hoelgaard has rubbished claims Britain could retain the same access to EU markets following a US trade deal
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NewsScotch whisky sales surge drives record food and drink exports
Over 300 million 70cl bottles of scotch whisky have been exported between January and March 2019
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NewsFood and farming bodies hit out after migration committee 'ignores' sector
A new report into ’shortage occupations’, where vacancies need to be filled by non-UK workers, had omited the sector, warned the NFU
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NewsExporters pledge to pay for China inspection after Defra refuses
The UK is typically expected to cover the costs of Chinese inspections
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NewsDriver shortage leaving vacancies unfilled in logistics sector
The study found the average age of an HGV driver was 48, and 13% of drivers working in the UK were EU nationals
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NewsFood and drink deal volumes drop amid Brexit nervousness
Deal volumes dropped 19% from the fourth quarter of 2018 to 47 completed deals in the first quarter of 2019
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NewsNew EU origin rules will cost industry millions, warns BRC
Retailers and food manufacturers had ‘not grasped’ the urgency of strict new EU labelling regulations, the BRC said
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NewsDairy exports under threat as Defra refuses to pay for Chinese inspections
Exporters have warned Defra’s refusal to stump up £45,000 for a Chinese inspection visit could see their exports ‘end abruptly’
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Brexit trade deals may put UK fishing access at risk
UK might ‘unwittingly’ be making a grave error in negotiations
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NewsLidl to recruit customs head to manage Brexit strategy
The post is part of a recently created ‘Brexit team’ at the discounter’s south west London HQ
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NewsBrexit supplier stockpilers 'in limbo' after delay
Suppliers face having to decide whether to run down stockpiles in the face of the six-month delay