Brexit

The archive for all our articles on Brexit and its impact and implications for UK small businesses.

News

Over half of entrepreneurs favour a Norway-style Brexit deal

Many business owners want to stay in the single market after leaving the European Union, according to new research.

News

Businesses would be hit by annual £15bn customs bill under no-deal Brexit

New research from HMRC reveals that UK and EU businesses would be hit with a £15bn customs bill if we leave without a deal.

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Only one fifth of small businesses have prepared for no-deal Brexit

Small businesses that have prepared for Brexit have spent £3,000 each so far on preparations, according to first survey of SME no-deal planning

Legal advice

GDPR and Brexit – 5 steps your small business can take

Small businesses may be overconfident they are Brexit ready when it comes to GDPR compliance, says Ian Osborne. He offers 5 tips to keep your SME within the law.

News

Small business owners hoard cash in current accounts ahead of Brexit

Upcoming research reveals that small business owners are increasing the amount of cash they're setting aside in preparation for October 31st.

News

Brexit blamed for sharp fall in the number of UK start-ups

Fewer UK start-ups were established in the between 2017 and 2018, even in areas with promising growth in recent years.

News

How to prepare your small business for a no-deal Brexit

Boris Johnson is preparing for a no-deal Brexit on October 31. What does this mean for your small business and how can you survive it? Giles Dixon shares survival strategies for SMEs braced for no-deal

Small Business Banking

Government mulls small business funds to limit impact of no-deal Brexit

Andrea Leadsom and Michael Gove expected to meet bankers on Thursday to urge them to keep small business loans flowing in event of hard Brexit

Small Business Banking

Business challenges for UK small to medium sized companies

UK SMEs are facing many business challenges, not least Brexit, that could impact on their ability to keep going, as new research reveals.

Export & Import

Government issues small traders with EORI numbers as no-deal ramps up

The Treasury will automatically enroll small business that trade with the EU with customs identification in bid to stave off chaos of a no-deal Brexit.

News

Amazon retailers could find their businesses blocked in a no-deal Brexit

Leaked Government document laying bare consequences of no-deal Brexit says thousands of retailers who use Amazon and Google to sell online could find their businesses blocked

News

Michael Gove orders taxman to help small business if there’s no deal

Michael Gove, the cabinet minister in charge of no-deal planning, says HMRC has been told not to pressure SMEs when it comes to paying tax if it comes to no deal