Article 50

News on Article 50, the provision within the Treaty on European Union that outlines the process for a member state to withdraw from the European Union (EU).

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Article 50: uncertainty the order of the day for UK SMEs

British SMEs remain unclear of their future due to political uncertainty over Brexit, with many still not understand Article 50.

Export & Import

How Article 50 and Brexit will affect small businesses

With the triggering of Article 50 on the 29th March, British SMEs are now changing how they approach exports to other countries.

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Consumers rally behind Britain’s businesses following Article 50

More than half of UK adults to make a conscious effort to spend money with UK-based companies in the next two years.

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Anti-business Budget and Article 50 fail to knock SME appetite for borrowing

The average value of finance enquiries by small and micro UK businesses increased in the month following the Spring Budget.

Business management

Article 50 triggered: So what next?

Adam McGiveron explores the possibility that a trade agreement may not be reached within the two-year timeframe and calls for businesses to take action now to mitigate their risks.

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UK SMEs not worried about Britain’s future post – Article 50

Most small businesses remain unconcerned about Brexit and don't think that triggering Article 50 will negatively affect them.

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Confidence boost for exporters ahead of Article 50 trigger

Confidence among exporters that their turnover will improve jumped in Q4 2016, ahead of further moves towards Brexit.

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UK SMEs back soft Brexit if Article 50 is triggered

UK SMEs back soft Brexit, as less than a third are confident that government can protect their business from impact of Article 50.

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