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Tag: Brexit

More than 1 in 10 SMEs to scrap exporting if there is a “No Deal” Brexit

August 2, 2018

By David Craik

Just over a tenth of small businesses will give up exporting to the EU if there is a “No Deal” Brexit.

A bad Brexit deal for financial services could hit regional cities hardest

July 26, 2018

By David Craik

A bad Brexit deal hammering financial services exports could have a bigger impact on regional cities than London.

Brexit is a mixed bag for SMEs

July 26, 2018

By David Craik

UK exporters are enjoying the benefits of Brexit but still have a “fear factor” about cracking new markets outside of the EU.

How companies are planning to retain EU workers post-Brexit

July 25, 2018

By David Craik

Businesses are splashing out thousands of pounds on pay hikes and private school fees to tempt vital EU workers to stay in their jobs after Brexit.

The CBI sets out a post-Brexit plan for the UK to be a “leading trading nation”

July 19, 2018

By David Craik

The CBI is calling for the creation of a new Chief Trade Ambassador role to tempt the 90% of UK businesses not exporting to start looking abroad.

The dairy dilemma: Why cheese and butter could be luxuries post-Brexit

July 18, 2018

By David Craik

Importers and exporters uncertain about the consequences of Brexit on their bottom lines and consumer demand have been given some sour statistics to chew on.

MPs are smashing confidence in British businesses

July 18, 2018

By Jan Cavelle

In his resignation speech, Boris Johnson claimed Britain could still negotiate a strong Brexit deal. But the departure of key government members has done little to rally similar faith from business leaders, says columnist Jan Cavelle.

Why Theresa May’s vision for post-Brexit free trade is myopic for business

July 11, 2018

By The City Grump

Prime minister Theresa May has said we have no choice but to protect our EU facing trade from destruction other than to go along with continuing to be a rule taker from the Brussels superstructure. This is grade 1 nonsense, says Real Business columnist The City Grump.

Leaving the European automotive supply chain would be a disaster

June 28, 2018

By Staff writer

The cars exported by Britain rely on many specialist European suppliers. How will Brexit affect the automotive supply chain and UK businesses in the sector” Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) group director Duncan Brock writes.

Life after Brexit: COMATCH founder Christoph Hardt shares his views

June 25, 2018

By Praseeda Nair

COMATCH co-founder Christoph Hardt outlines the challenges and opportunities for British SMES after Brexit from the unique perspective of a German startup.

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