A no-deal Brexit will create food shortages and leave fruit and vegetables rotting in lorries, Boris Johnson’s government was warned on Wednesday. The Food & Drink Federation — which represents UK food and drink retailers — repeated warnings that checks at the border will disrupt supply chains for "weeks or months" after a no-deal exit […]
Just 3 in 10 British firms that export to the EU are prepared for a no-deal Brexit
Geoff Pugh – WPA Pool/Getty Images Just one in three UK exporters to the EU has secured crucial documentation for a no-deal Brexit. 27% of British businesses that export to the EU have secured an EORI number, which they will need to keep trading with the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit. Lib […]
Leaked government document warns of ‘food shortages,’ ‘consumer panic’ and ‘people smuggling’ in the event of no-deal Brexit
A no-deal Brexit could spark "food shortages," "consumer panic," and an increased risk of organised crime including people smuggling within weeks, according to a leaked government document. The document, obtained by Sky News, also warns that UK nationals living in the EU could lose access to residency rights within hours, while Northern Ireland would face […]
Leaked no-deal Brexit contingency plans reveal Britain is not prepared for an October exit
Gareth Fuller/PA Images via Getty Images Boris Johnson has promised to take the UK out of the EU by the end of October "do or die." However, ministers were this week handed guidance suggesting emergency plans drawn up to prepare for a no-deal Brexit in March have not been rolled over for October. Industry groups […]
No-deal Brexit alarm as Business Secretary warns ‘many thousands of jobs’ will be destroyed in UK
"Many thousands of jobs" will be lost if the next prime minister delivers a no-deal Brexit, Greg Clark warns. The Business Secretary said "everyone knows" that leaving the EU without a deal in October would inflict huge damage on many sectors and destroy thousands of jobs. Prime ministerial candidates Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt have […]
The UK is running out of time to prepare for a no-deal Brexit as work is ‘not happening quickly enough’
Getty Images News The UK government’s work to prepare for a no-deal Brexit is too slow and risks not being ready on time, an influential group of MPs has warned. The Public Accounts Committee on Wednesday urged the government to ramp up preparations as the country is not on track to be ready for a […]