UK imports may be delayed by Suez Canal blockage with electronics, clothes and toys affected

The giant cargo ship blocking the Suez Canal is threatening to play havoc with global trade, with Downing Street warning of delays in getting goods such as electronics, toys and clothes to the UK.  Boris Johnson’s spokesman said today that ‘goods destined for the UK may be delayed in transit’ but added that no company … Read more

Michael Gove: Post-Brexit border checks on imports to be delayed due to Covid disruption

Michael Gove announces Britain will delay the introduction of post-Brexit checks on some goods from the EU for six months due to Covid chaos Michael Gove said introduction of controls on some EU imports will be delayed Minister for the Cabinet Office said delay has been caused by Covid disruption The border controls were due … Read more

Post-Brexit trade: US drops tariffs on whisky, cashmere and Stilton imports from UK

US drops tariffs on whisky, cashmere and Stilton as trade deal with Britain inches closer – two months after Liz Truss axed fees on American imports US said millions worth of tariffs on Scotch and other goods would be suspended Cashmere and cheese are also set to benefit from the American relaxation Comes a month … Read more