Trump’s latest tariffs put UK at disadvantage to EU, say experts While overall levy for UK is unchanged, sectors not covered by Turnberry deal face tougher competition The Guardian - UK · Jul 24
New US tariff regime could see UK become less competitive, experts warn There are worries that the UK could become less competitive as US imports from other countries will be treated differently under the new regime. Evening Standard · Jul 24
UK consumers likely to face higher prices ‘for many months to come’ Data shows even if Iran war ends, shop price inflation on rise, while only 16% of firms left unscathed by conflict The Guardian - UK · May 26
Ending UK customs relief on low-value imports could push up prices, BCC says Business group warns of harm to small firms and trade as it calls for phased end to ‘de minimis’ exemptions The Guardian - UK · Mar 9
UK must ‘prepare for the worst’ after Trump tariff change, government warned British firms have faced a rollercoaster of uncertainty when it comes to doing business in the US The Independent UK · Feb 24
Donald Trump’s new global tariffs come into effect at lower-than-feared 10% The US president had declared on Saturday that he would increase sweeping global tariffs to 15% after last week’s Supreme Court ruling. Evening Standard · Feb 24
US will not back out of its tariff deals with UK and others, says Trump trade representative Promise comes as minister admits to ‘uncertainty’ about new 15% levy on imports from around the world The Guardian - UK · Feb 22
Trump tariff court ruling does little to end uncertainty for global business British Chambers of Commerce official says US supreme court decision ‘does little to clear the murky waters’ The Guardian - US · Feb 20
World stock markets brace for turbulence after Trump’s latest tariff shock Losses on stocks likely with precious metals forecast to spike even higher after move to impose 25% levies on European allies The Guardian - UK · Jan 18
Boarding school pupils ‘exposed to paedophiles’ amid ‘cover-up’, inquiry finds Lady Smith said Keil School had sought to protect its reputation, and hailed the ‘fresh prosecutions’ of two former teachers. The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025
Former Scots boarding school teacher jailed for nine years for the abuse of 11 boys A former Scots boarding school teacher has been jailed for nine years for the abuse of 11 boys The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2025
'Dumb or dishonest': Donald Trump hitting UK with tariffs because of VAT slammed by top tax expert A senior minister said the Government would ‘wait and see’ whether tariffs announced on Thursday ‘actually come to pass’ Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025
Government faces VAT challenge as Trump announces more tariffs A senior minister said the Government would ‘wait and see’ whether tariffs announced on Thursday ‘actually come to pass’. The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2025
Small UK businesses complain of being caught unawares by EU ‘red tape’ New safety regulations have led SMEs to stop sales to bloc and Northern Ireland while they work out how to comply The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025
International Business Times UK · May 6, 2024 Businesses Say Post-Brexit Border Checks Causing Chaos, With Price Hikes Hitting Consumers Businesses say post-Brexit border checks are causing disruptions, jacking up companies' operating costs and passing on price hikes to consumers.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 25, 2024 More than half of UK exporters affected by Houthi disruption, survey shows Costs are escalating amid delays, according to British Chambers of Commerce research that shows UK retailers have also been hit
International Business Times UK · Feb 13, 2024 UK and Ukraine Extend Tariff-Free Trade Agreement to Aid Ukrainian Businesses The agreement, which covers the majority of goods, is extended for an additional five years, providing much-needed economic support to Ukrainian businesses impacted by the war.
International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024 UK Facing Brexit Realities After Failed Canada Talks The UK's failed free trade talks with Canada show that it is struggling to deliver on its promises to thrive after Brexit, experts said on Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2023 British exporters call on government to ease post-Brexit trade frictions with EU Though Johnson promised ‘no non-tariff barriers’, firms say they are struggling under ‘compliance burden’ of customs and safety checks
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023 Business chiefs urge Labour to consider ‘fantastic’ plan to rejoin EU under new membership scheme Exclusive: Labour leader told to ‘keep an open mind’ about radical plan to give UK access to single market
The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023 Brexit checks on food imports pushed back until 2024 in fifth delay New controls will bring ‘considerable benefits’ to trade, says Tory minister – as latest red tape wave pushed back until January 2024
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023 Ministers announce plans for streamlined post-Brexit trade checks with EU The Government has delayed implementing the trade checks on goods coming from the EU several times since the Brexit withdrawal.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2022 Most UK businesses think ‘Brexit freedoms’ not a priority, survey finds Study by British Chambers of Commerce reveals flagship bill to purge EU laws is low priority for firms
Tribune News Service · Aug 5, 2022 Planned Parenthood shooter Robert Dear hearing delayed as court awaits medication decision COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Robert Lewis Dear Jr.'s case will be addressed in federal court at the end of the month in another step toward assessing his ability to stand trial, Fourth Judicial District Chief Judge William Bain said Friday.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 28, 2022 British exporters report stagnating trade as post-Brexit delays blamed Customs checks and border queues cited as leading barriers, as only 29% of firms say sales increased in Q2