The Government is encouraging UK small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to register for funding to help them cope with a new customs system following a potential no-deal Brexit.
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Freeports to “boost investment” in UK after Brexit, say policymakers
The Government will establish 10 new ‘Freeports’ in a bid to boost growth and encourage trade after the UK leaves the EU.
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Political uncertainty continues to stunt growth among small business community
More than seven in 10 small businesses have held back on investment while Brexit uncertainty continues to loom overhead, a new study has revealed.
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ICAEW gives UK economy the green light
The UK economy has weathered the worst of the Brexit financial fallout and should be able to continue without “too much damage”, experts have said.
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Barclays announce £14 billion fund to support UK businesses
Barclays bank has announced plans for a major lending fund worth £14 billion pounds, which will help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to flourish once the UK has left the European Union (EU).
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BoE holds interest rates as businesses cut back on investment ahead of Brexit
The Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously voted to maintain the UK interest rate at 0.75 per cent amid uncertainty about the potential nature and timing of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.
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Number of exporting businesses increase ahead of Brexit
The number of VAT-registered businesses exporting goods across the UK has increased to 110,800, new figures have revealed.
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UK Finance launches campaign in bid to help SMEs prepare for Brexit
UK Finance announced a national campaign encouraging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to prepare for the potential changes and opportunities brought about by the UK’s departure from the EU.
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HMRC to “Phase in” Entry Summary Declarations in no-deal Brexit
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has announced plans to phase in Entry Summary Declarations should the UK leave the EU without a deal this March.
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Data protection: what happens if we leave the EU without a deal?
UK businesses who share data with organisations in the European Economic Area (EEA) will need to take steps to ensure they continue to comply with data protection laws should the UK leave the EU without a deal. The warning comes as the Prime Minister fails to get Parliament to agree […]
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