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How long before people wake up to the disaster that has befallen us? Let me count the days.
On the 1st day of Christmas Barrie Deas of the National Federation of Fishermenâs Organisations said there would be âfrustration and angerâ across the industry. âJohnson wanted an overall trade deal and was willing to sacrifice fishing.â https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/dec/25/brexit-deal-to-be-pored-over-by-eu-diplomats-on-christmas-day?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
On 2nd day of Xmas Stephen Phipson of Make UK, representing manufacturers, said âit'd be stretching credibility 2 believe companies that export 100s of billions of ÂŁs of goods each year cd adapt to a fundamentally different trading model in 1 working weekâ https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/dec/24/industry-figures-urge-eu-leaders-to-agree-brexit-adjustment-period
On the 3rd day of Christmas Boris Johnson conceded the Brexit trade deal âperhaps does not go as far as we would likeâ over access to EU markets for financial services. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/dec/27/boris-johnson-admits-brexit-deal-falls-short-for-financial-services?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
On the 4th day of Christmas the Institute for Public Policy Research, a leading think tank, warned that UK workersâ rights and climate and other environmental protections are at serious risk of being eroded under the Brexit trade deal. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/dec/27/brexit-deal-threatens-uk-labour-climate-standards-thinktank-warns
On the 5th day of Christmas the Scottish government said Scotlandâs fishing fleets face cuts to fisheries such as cod and haddock under the UK's deal with the EU with increases in the quota available for Scottish trawlers in only five of 13 fishing areas. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/dec/29/scotland-faces-cuts-to-cod-and-haddock-fisheries-under-brexit-deal
On the 6th day of Christmas I read that "actors, musicians and comedians have reacted with alarm to provisions in the Brexit trade deal that will prevent British performers moving around many European countries without a work permit." https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/dec/29/uk-performers-raise-alarm-as-brexit-deal-threatens-eu-touring
On the 7th day of Christmas industry leaders warned of âinvisible chaosâ in coming weeks as businesses grapple with new trading rules & software systems required from day one for exports to the EU. In NI there are fears of immediate chaos and confusion. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2020/dec/31/passports-permits-what-are-biggest-changes-caused-by-brexit
On the 8th day of Christmas I read the FCA has said UK-based companies could instead use EU platforms, provided they do not have the option of using another location such as the US. That could result in more trading happening in the EU rather than London. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/dec/31/city-watchdog-relaxes-trading-rules-hours-before-brexit?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
On the 9th day of Christmas it was clear that "rather than take the question of the UKâs relationship with Europe out of British political debate, the terms of the deal plonk it right at the centre in a way unthinkable even a decade ago." https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/jan/01/political-demands-of-brexit-now-face-economic-reality
On the 10th day of Christmas industry analysts were reported as saying UK carmakers face a three-year scramble to source electric car batteries locally or from the EU to avoid tariffs on exports following the Brexit free trade deal. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/jan/03/uk-carmakers-have-three-years-to-source-local-electric-car-batteries
On 11th day of Christmas the FT said nearly âŹ6bn of EU share dealing on 1st day of trading had shifted away from the City to the EU. Meanwhile some EU specialist online retailers ceased delivering to the UK because of tax changes. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55530721 https://www.ft.com/content/a434b756-afe0-454d-9d70-ef2d42ea8d55
On the 12th day of Christmas a Sainsbury's spokesperson said: "A small number of our products are temporarily unavailable for our customers in Northern Ireland while border arrangements are confirmed." A sign of things to come? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-55543665
On the 6th day of Brexit Northern Ireland faces disruptions to food supplies because suppliers in Great Britain are unaware of Brexit-related paperwork needed to send goods to the region. Trucks are arriving at GB ports with incorrect or no documentation. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/jan/06/northern-ireland-facing-food-supply-disruption-over-brexit-mps-told
On the 7th day of #Brexit customers in Europe buying products from UK companies are receiving unexpected bills for VAT and customs declarations or finding household names have stopped shipping to the continent, as post-Brexit trading rules bite. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/jan/07/customers-europe-hit-by-post-brexit-charges-buying-from-uk?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
On the 8th day of #Brexit 100s of businesses inc. Marks & Spencer and Fortnum & Mason suspended exports to the EU with Brexit small print expected to drive up costs. Small businesses also affected. DPD announced it was suspending road delivery to the EU. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/jan/08/firms-including-ms-suspend-eu-exports-over-brexit-smallprint
On the 9th day of #Brexit reports said Londonâs dominance as an investment-management hub is uncertain. The European Commission is studying whether to tighten rules over how EUâbased funds delegate management of portfolios to investors outside the bloc. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-09/u-k-to-lift-swiss-share-trading-ban-following-brexit-ft-says
On the 10th day of #Brexit reports said leading business groups have told ministers to restart trade negotiations with Brussels immediately to sort out âbafflingâ post-Brexit rules and regulations that now threaten much of the UKâs export trade to the EU. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/jan/10/baffling-brexit-rules-threaten-export-chaos-gove-is-warned?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
On the 11th day of #Brexit survey data indicated a 1/3 of companies expect investment prospects for UK businesses to decrease post-Brexit; just over 1/4 believe exports to EU will fall; 1/3 believe UKâs ability to attract international talent will fall. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/jan/11/uk-firms-fear-twin-force-of-covid-plus-brexit-will-force-them-under
On the 12th day of #Brexit Bloomberg reported UBS Group AGâs London platform saw nearly 50% of European equities business move to its rivals in the EU, highlighting Britainâs reduced role. For Cboe Europe & Aquis Exchange Plc, the move is permanent. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-12/ubs-venue-sees-eu-stock-trade-in-london-cut-in-half-after-brexit
On the 13th day of #Brexit DUP MP Ian Paisley told the Commons: "What did we do to members on those benches over there to be screwed over by this protocol? It's ruined trade in N Ireland & it's an insult to our intelligence to say it's a teething problem." https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-55640213
On the 14th day of #Brexit The Guardian reported British musicians may be forced to pay for country-specific visas & equipment carnets when touring the continent â a situation decried by the British music industry as prohibitively expensive and laborious. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/jan/14/brexit-touring-row-uk-proposals-not-fit-for-purpose-says-eu
On the 15th day of #Brexit the Scottish Fishermen's Federation which campaigned to leave the EU said Scottish fishermen are sailing to Denmark to land catch as Brexit red tape delays exports. It also said the Brexit trade deal was the worst of both worlds. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55669168
On the 16th day of # #Brexit the BBC reported Irish hauliers are bypassing Welsh ports to avoid Brexit bureaucracy. One company tells of "teething problems" with new export rules; others warn of a longer-term shift by truck firms away from Welsh ports. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-55682597
On the 17th day of #Brexit, two weeks into the supposed golden era of global Britain, many British entrepreneurs are running into very serious problems -
UK fish exporters, leading supermarket chains and small UK companies which thrived in the EUâs SM. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/jan/17/shock-brexit-charges-are-hurting-us-say-small-british-businesses?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
UK fish exporters, leading supermarket chains and small UK companies which thrived in the EUâs SM. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/jan/17/shock-brexit-charges-are-hurting-us-say-small-british-businesses?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
