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Devolution undermined: Ministers call for new structures as Scottish and Welsh industries are ignored in new trade deals
Ministers from the devolved governments in Scotland and Wales have said the UK government has undermined devolution in agreeing new trade deals which impact devolved issues and in by passing the UK Internal Markets Act.
Energy shortages to make existing crises worse warn experts
Members of the cross-party, cross-industry UK Trade and Commission have called on the government to act quickly to address ongoing crises in the UK labour market and supply chain before they are made significantly worse by current global energy shortages.
Cross-party MPs and business leaders publish fixes to “broken” Brexit deal
The cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission of MPs and business leaders has published recommendations to improve the government’s Brexit deal which continues to cause serious problems for people and businesses including the ongoing supply crisis.
UK Trade Commission responds as government prepares to drop climate commitments from Australia trade deal
Responding to revelations that the UK Government is preparing to drop key climate commitments in their negotiations with Australia on a new trade deal, Caroline Lucas, member of the cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission and Green Party MP said:
“A perfect storm”: Supply crisis set to continue as industry experts warn of more shortages and rising prices
The acute supply issues plaguing Britain are set to continue according to industry experts who today warned of a “very challenging” Christmas among longer term consequences as the supply chain faces a “perfect storm” of problems.
Only a third of £20m business Brexit support paid out as government misses target
New figures reveal that the government has paid out just a third of the money set aside to help businesses cope with the increased bureaucracy and costs resulting from the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union.
“Just really stupid” - Experts describe contradictions at the heart of Government’s innovation strategy
Damaged relationships and contradictory policies have negatively impacted the UKs position as a global leader in research, development and innovation, experts have told a panel of MPs and business leaders.
UK Trade and Business Commission responds to government moves to cut red tape
Responding the announcement that the government will consult on recommendations to cut regulations for businesses, Naomi Smith, CEO of Best for Britain which is Secretariat for the cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission said:
Groundhog day for struggling businesses - UK Trade and Business Commission response to NI Protocol announcement
Responding to the announcement from the UK Government that they are prepared to unilaterally override the Northern Ireland Protocol, Stephen Farry MP for North Down, who sits on the UK Trade and Business Commission said:
UK Trade and Business Commission responds to PM 'levelling up' speech
Responding the Prime Minister's ‘levelling up' speech in Birmingham today, Hilary Benn MP, who co-convenes the UK Trade and Business Commission said:
Experts call for data trade strategy as new deals expose small business, consumer rights and privacy
In a session of the cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission examining digital trade and data, expert witnesses issued stark warnings on the potential damage of diluting Britain’s data protections both by changing regulations and by signing new trade deals which expose UK rules to legal challenge.
An absolute betrayal: Farming experts give evidence on Australia deal to trade commission
Agriculture experts have described the Australia trade deal as "an absolute betrayal" of the farming sector in their evidence to the cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission today.
Government is killing Cool Britannia say creative industries
Representatives of creative and cultural industries have issued indictments of the Government's Brexit policies for the damage they have done to the music, fashion and theatre sectors and to Britain's image abroad.
Government urged to boost SME support fund to help firms hit bypost-Brexit red tape
The cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission has urged the government to increase funding for small businesses hit by post-Brexit red tape, after hearing evidence from firms struggling to adapt to the UK’s new trading relationship with Europe.
Cross-party commission to shine light on Australia deal
The cross-party UK Trade and Business commission have issued an urgent call for evidence as news emerged that agreement has been reached between the UK Government and Australia on the broad terms of a new trade deal.
Roger Gale MP on EU trade dispute: UK must respect international law
Following the conclusion of today's talks between the EU and the UK on the Northern Ireland Protocol, Conservative MP Roger Gale, who tomorrow will chair a session of the UK Trade and Business Commission on the veterinary issues central to the dispute, said:
Small businesses call for new SME minister as MPs hear Brexit red tape is costing jobs
Small businesses today called for the appointment of a new dedicated minister in the Department for International Trade to help them navigate challenges following Britain's withdrawal from the EU.
David Frost ignoring concerns of small business on EU Trade
David Frost has been accused of ignoring the concerns of small businesses, after his comments at the EU scrutiny committee today that "initial disruptions" to EU-UK trade have largely been overcome.
City leaders warn fishing tensions with EU are undermining financial services talks
Leading City figures today warned MPs on the cross-party UK Trade and Business Commission that lack of trust between the EU and UK is undermining the chances of securing better market access for the UK financial services sector.
Food exporters warn MPs post-Brexit checks have created a "monster of a system"
Food exporters describe "kafkaesque" red tape hindering small businesses, with need for an "army of office workers."