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There is little doubt that the peak of Sir Nick Clegg’s career was being appointed the country’s deputy Prime Minister and forming the first hung parliament since February 1974. Until,…

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ParcelHero: Brexit has cost UK businesses as much as Covid

News Supply Chain

January 25, 2022

Brexit has cost UK businesses as much as Covid, according to research by delivery firm ParcelHero. Over £250 billion has been lost to Covid-19 and an equal amount has now…

UK online shoppers are purchasing dramatically less products from European sellers due to “plenty of barriers” and customs concerns following Brexit.

UK shoppers buying from EU drop dramatically following Brexit

Ecommerce Industry

Brexit EU online shopping Sendcloud UK

September 8, 2021

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UK online shoppers are purchasing dramatically less products from European sellers due to “plenty of barriers” and customs concerns following Brexit. Online orders to the UK from EU sellers has…

Temporary delivery driver numbers have fallen by over a quarter as thousands return to their pre-pandemic jobs in retail and hospitality, according to data from Indeed Flex.

Number of temporary delivery drivers fall over 25% as restrictions ease

Delivery News

July 30, 2021

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Temporary delivery driver numbers have fallen by over a quarter as thousands return to their pre-pandemic jobs in retail and hospitality, according to data from Indeed Flex. Figures show that…

Food prices could rise by five per cent over the next few months as the “war for workers” in the UK places increasing pressure on supermarket supply chains.

“War for workers” will to see food prices jump 5% by autumn

Delivery

July 13, 2021

Food prices could rise by five per cent over the next few months as the “war for workers” in the UK places increasing pressure on supermarket supply chains. The severe…

Bring in the army to avoid “unimaginable” collapse of supermarket supply chains food giants warn

Delivery

Army Asda Brexit DEFRA Premier Foods

July 5, 2021

The army should be brought in to prevent an “unimaginable” collapse of supermarket supply chains this summer according to industry leaders. Premier Foods, one of the UK’s largest food suppliers…

The UK retail sector’s recovery is being hampered by a lack of staff driving demand for trained workers to its highest level since 1988.

UK retail recovery is being hampered by staff shortages

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June 7, 2021

The UK retail sector’s recovery is being hampered by a lack of staff driving demand for trained workers to its highest level since 1988. According to new data from KPMG…

The UK tech industry has been given an $8 billion boost despite a record fall in exports to the EU after Brexit, with global investors placing faith in UK start-ups.

London identified as unicorn capital of Europe despite Brexit export slump

Delivery Ecommerce News

Brexit export London tech

March 16, 2021

The UK tech industry has been given an $8 billion boost despite a record fall in exports to the EU after Brexit, with global investors placing faith in UK start-ups.…

Online deliveries from the EU to the UK have divebombed by more than 50 per cent since January as Brexit regulations stop shoppers from buying abroad.

UK exports to EU divebombed in January costing economy £5.6 billion

Industry

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March 12, 2021

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UK exports of goods to the EU have fallen off a cliff since Brexit costing the British economy a whopping £5.6 billion. According to new figures released today from the…

Brexit “proof of origin crisis” threatens £5.25 billion hit to ecommerce sales

Ecommerce Industry

March 9, 2021