A historic lace firm that made lace for Kate Middleton's wedding dress says its business is being crippled by new Brexit costs. Cluny Lace was founded 263 years ago in Ilkeston and has supplied lace to designer high-end clients like Gucci, Dolce and Gabbana and Burbery.
However, now the historic firm is being ‘killed off’ by the rising Brexit costs. Charles Mason, whose family founded Cluny Lace in 1760, has expressed frustration towards the UK post-Brexit rules which have ruined trade for the business.
Speaking to Derbyshire Live, Mr Mason shared that he was angry as HMRC imposed a backdated tax on the company's lace in excess of £10,000 which has meant the company has had to make six members of staff redundant.
