Businesses 'may go bust' in no-deal Brexit, says survey
Nearly 12% agreed with the statement that no-deal would be a “calamity” for their business
Even healthy businesses have been put in a Brexit planning stranglehold
We at Birds Eye are directing time and money towards Brexit planning instead of improving our business, says Wayne Hudson, managing director at Birds Eye
Growers look to northern ports to mitigate no-deal Brexit gridlock
There are fears of tailbacks at Dover, which handles 17% of imports and exports
Food and drink bosses welcome PM's u-turn on settled status charge
The government has promised anyone who had already paid the fee will be reimbursed
The UK is reliant on non-UK labour - deal or no deal
Sir, In this whole Brexit debacle, there is a ‘known known’. Deal or no deal, Scotland and the UK are getting thrown into a meltdown as far as labour is concerned. We require approximately 10,000 non-UK workers per year for the fruit, veg and horticultural sectors in Scotland alone. These ...
Crops already suffering from scant labour, warns NFU
Farmers and growers are now facing further uncertainty after the Commons voted down Theresa May’s Brexit deal last night
Retailers face higher recruitment costs under immigration plans
Under plans published today, low-skilled workers from EU countries will no longer have the automatic right to work in the UK after Brexit
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Industry leaders urge clarity on Brexit EU workers checks
Immigration minister Caroline Nokes told MPs the onus would be on companies to carry out checks
Apprenticeships are the lifeblood of retail post-Brexit
The retail sector could be facing a very real skills challenge, says Nikki Flanders of Opus Energy. Time to take action now
Leek growers warn of shortages after adverse weather
Smaller and fewer leeks are expected on shelves due to reduced yields
Shortage in EU migrant workers sparks delivery driver crisis
The FDF is to meet with the Freight Transport Association on Friday to discuss emergency contingency plans
Seasonal Agricultural Workers Scheme pilot gets go-ahead
The two-year trial will see 2,500 non-EU workers into the UK for up to six months
Meat processors back call for post-Brexit immigration changes
Britain’s meat industry was vulnerable to shortages of workers across all skill levels, the BMPA warned
BPC: 'No deal could hike poultry price by 25%'
Member businesses anticipate EU labour dropping by half in the case of a no-deal departure
British cherries set for bumper harvest of 'stronger' fruit
Growers have set their sights on a 5,000-tonne harvest this year, up about 300 tonnes on the 2017 yield
Migrant labour crisis sees 15% fall in soft fruit production
It follows a 63% drop in applications for seasonal positions last year, says British Summer Fruits
Food & drink sector is still desperate for answers on Brexit
Food security doesn’t just ‘happen’. It requires concerted effort - and a political climate that allows businesses to invest with confidence
Labour costs soar as Brexit staff challenges hit poultry processors
Processors were experiencing a “flow of people” out of the industry, said BPC chief executive Richard Griffiths
Brexit labour shortages 'killing' fruit & veg sector
A Defra spokeswoman told The Grocer the government was “giving consideration” to what replacement labour arrangements might be necessary after Brexit