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Seasonal Business in Travel report intensifies Brexit concerns for snow sports operators like The Ski Club of Great Britain

News | Published January 26th 2020

Seasonal Business in Travel report intensifies Brexit concerns for snow sports operators like The Ski Club of Great Britain

The uncertainty surrounding the impact of Brexit on the snow sports industry has culminated in the foundation of Season Business in Trade [SBIT], a group which is lobbying for awareness of the Brexit-related issues facing the sector. The Ski Club of Great Britain, an industry operator, contributed to the foundation of the group. However, the SBIT’s latest findings will do little to relieve industry concerns as Brexit day draws closer.

UK withdrawal agreement signed by EU leaders

News | Published January 24th 2020

UK withdrawal agreement signed by EU leaders

Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel, the heads of the European Commission and Council, signed the Withdrawal Agreement today, prior to the UK’s departure from the European Union next Friday.

British ‘staycations’ could boost post-Brexit economy and benefit organisations like Piperdam Golf and Leisure Resort

News | Published January 24th 2020

British ‘staycations’ could boost post-Brexit economy and benefit organisations like Piperdam Golf and Leisure Resort

The Daily Express recently covered the story that post-Brexit Britain could be in line for a £27 billion boost to the economy in 2020 as British people lean towards ‘staycations’ instead of holidaying abroad. This comes off the back of a study from Caterers.com where they report 70 per cent of those surveyed in the UK are planning on holidaying in this country throughout the year. With the average person taking two holidays a year, this could provide a strong cash injection to UK places of interest.

Chancellor’s hint toward regulatory divergence after Brexit could pose challenges for SA Builders and Contractors and other firms

News | Published January 23rd 2020

Chancellor’s hint toward regulatory divergence after Brexit could pose challenges for SA Builders and Contractors and other firms

Skender Perpepa, founder of Romford based business SA Builders and Contractors has been vocal about some of the industry challenges posed by Brexit. Now, with chancellor Sajid Javid’s revelation that the UK will seek to diverge from some EU rules after departing the bloc, it could throw up a whole host of new challenges for the firm to grapple with.

Government loses votes on EU Withdrawal Bill in the Lords

News | Published January 21st 2020

Government loses votes on EU Withdrawal Bill in the Lords

The government’s EU Withdrawal Bill has been held up after losing three votes in the House of Lords.

Businesses warn of food price rises under government’s Brexit plan

News | Published January 20th 2020

Businesses warn of food price rises under government’s Brexit plan

Businesses say that food prices going up could be one of many outcomes of Brexit after chancellor Sajid Javid told the Financial Times that the UK will diverge from some EU rules.

Johnson “very, very confident” of UK-EU trade deal in 2020

News | Published January 14th 2020

Johnson “very, very confident” of UK-EU trade deal in 2020

Prime minister Boris Johnson has said that it is "enormously likely" that the UK will agree a trade deal with the EU by the December 31 cut-off point for the Brexit transitional period.

Brexit clarity of utmost importance for businesses like Copart who trade throughout Europe

News | Published January 13th 2020

Brexit clarity of utmost importance for businesses like Copart who trade throughout Europe

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is well on the road to the Brexit he promised the electorate when he succeeded Theresa May as Conservative leader. Commanding a majority of 80, Johnson’s Withdrawal Agreement is sailing through the Commons at a breakneck pace; meaning less focus is on whether Brexit is actually going to happen, but what the future trading and legislative relationship will be between the UK, its European neighbours and the rest of the world.