Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016 but, such was the scale of the task to untangle supply chains and erect customs borders, that it is only this year setting new rules.
Amazon said Thursday (May 9) that the updated fees for merchants using its fulfillment, storage and shipping services reflect underlying costs and are “significantly less” than those announced by other major fulfillment services. “We have been listening to seller feedback and working with our seller partner community to explain our updated fees, which are designed to more […]
Lorries carrying meat, cheese and cut flowers held up by new checks, with retailers rejecting some ordersLorries carrying perishable food and plants from the EU are being held for up to 20 hours at the UK’s busiest Brexit border post as failures with the government’s IT systems delay imports entering Britain.Businesses have described the government’s new border control checks as a “disaster” after IT outages led to lorries carrying meat, cheese and cut flowers being held for long periods,...
U.S. President Joe Biden has announced new tariffs on Chinese imports, a move that could further disrupt global supply chains and increase costs. These tariffs, encompassing a wide array of
Three boss Robert Finnegan said it was a "solid start to the year," but the company continues to be "impacted by inflationary pressures".
The EU's proposed new system of passport checks known as the Entry & Exit System will apply to all of the Bloc's external borders - so why are most of the warning lights coming from the France-UK border? And is it really Brexit related?
Cold and wet weather also thought to have led to more lambs dying in early season, as Morrison drops 100% British lamb pledgeThe price of British lamb has hit an all-time high as cold weather and disease in the UK and difficulties with imports have combined with a surge in demand.Wholesale prices have soared by more than 40% year-on-year to more than £8.50 a kg , while the amount of lamb expected to be produced in the UK this year is forecast to shrink by 1.4%, according to the Agriculture and...
A butcher in Kings Heath, Birmingham, told GB News the Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) has caused his business to suffer a £30k loss.
It can be used across land, air and sea and has a range of up to 1km, which could be extended in the future
Reflecting on the decision to add the six MRSS vessels to 22 other Royal Navy ships on order or in build, UK defence secretary Grant Shapps said, “this is a golden age for British shipbuilding."
The owner and three workers at a New Hampshire daycare are facing charges after they sprinkled melatonin in the food of children they were responsible for. Sally Dreckmann, 52, the day care owner; and her employees Traci Innie, 51; Kaitlin Filardo, 23; and Jessica Foster, 23, all of Manchester, were charged with 10 counts of endangering the welfare of a child, the Manchester Police Department said. Authorities said that children’s food that was provided by the in-house daycare was being...
During his recent Policy Exchange speech, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak outlined various threats to the UK, including concerns related to Russia, Iran, North Korea, China, the Middle East, conflicts in 18 African countries, energy, immigration, crime, and cancel culture. However, he highlighted that financial insecurity is the most pressing issue for many Britons.The country's economy remains a paramount concern, with 34% of Britons citing it as one of the most critical issues in the April 2024...