It is widely acknowledged that Brexit is going to present significant challenges for British international trade, irrespective of whether we reach a Free Trade Agreement with the EU before the end of the transition period. That in itself is looking an ever more remote possibility with both parties playing hardball and the UK Government’s unprecedented

The Department for Business has confirmed that the UK will follow World Trade Organisation (WTO) rules regarding subsidies following the end of the transition period, replacing EU state aid laws from January 1st.  The rules will cover financial assistance granted by governments and public bodies to businesses, something which has become a sticking point during

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has upped the stakes on the eve of the eighth round of trade talks between the UK and EU by stating that a lack of a free trade deal agreement by mid-October would mean no trade deal. Brexit is very much back on the agenda with a bump as EU diplomats

The Government is being urged to make good on its’ manifesto pledge to stop the exports of live animals with Brexit affording the best opportunity to push through the relevant regulations.  Up until now, EU laws have stopped the UK banning live exports, and the RSPCA, as well as Conservative ministers, are urging the Government

The latest round of Brexit negotiations has seen talks going backwards according to reports, with EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier saying the chances of striking a deal before the end of the year are looking ‘unlikely’.  With the countdown to the end of the transition period ticking on, the EU has warned that UK negotiators

An economist has reminded those fearing the consequences of a no-deal Brexit that trade won’t simply ‘collapse overnight’ if no agreement is reached before the end of the transition period.  Catherine McBride has noted that demand from both businesses and consumers will continue to drive trade and investment between the two sides – though that

The former head of the World Trade Organisation has warned that a no-deal outcome to Brexit negotiations could relegate the UK from the top tier of world trade.  Pascal Lamy, who headed the WTO between 2005 and 2013, commented in a discussion with CoronaNonics that the UK faces a stark choice between minor or great

The EU’s chief negotiator, Michel Barnier has warned European businesses that changes are inevitable as the countdown to the end of the transition period ticks on.  He’s told both companies and citizens that they need to prepare for the UK’s departure from the single market and that, deal or no deal, changes to way of

A new study has shown how just one in four UK businesses is fully prepared for Brexit – despite the transition period set to end in just five months time.  Released this month by the Institute of Directors, nearly half of the 1,000 companies they surveyed said they weren’t able to prepare despite the ticking

We hear a constant stream of news and expert opinion about the significant challenges Brexit will bring to UK exporters, it almost feels like a doomsday scenario! Yes, we need to be prepared and there will be changes to the way we do business, but what about the opportunities?  There are not a lot of

Online service providers need to start preparing for an end to the UK’s inclusion in the eCommerce Directive following the conclusion of the transition period between the UK and EU.  The eCommerce Directive is a set of rules relating to online activities within the European Economic Area and allows member states to operate in any

Over 100 business leaders from UK companies and business groups have written to the prime minister, once more reiterating the damage that a no-deal Brexit would cause to the economy.  With Britain due to leave the EU at the end of this year and, despite the coronavirus pandemic, Boris Johnson confirmed that he won’t be

Last month, Go Exporting CEO Mike Wilson spoke to Ramzi Bouchrit on his web show on international trade to discuss a range of exporting issues, including Brexit. What factors do businesses need to consider? What will happen if a trade deal with the EU isn’t reached? Will the UK still be a viable option for

The UK government has formally notified the European Union that it won’t be seeking an extension to the Transition Period and wouldn’t accept one should it be offered.  Following the announcement, the government set out details of its accelerated border planning for controls on EU goods coming into the Great British marketplace from January 1st