We should be wooing European manufacturers trying to escape the bloc’s protectionism, not replicating it now we’ve left.
Our troubles will be compounded by Ministers’ import promotion policies, most pronounced in the Business, Energy and Agriculture departments.
The industry’s claims, whether on animal welfare or economic value, simply do not stack up, and public support for action is strong.
The International Trade Secretary joined the panel for a live event with Anand Menon, Katy Balls and Andy Burwell, chaired by Paul Goodman.
British proposals for supply-chain certification offers a comprehensive solution based on partnership between producer and consumer nations.
As the great eye of the Conservative Party swivels its gaze towards the Far East, it’s in danger of missing other threats that are closer to home.
To make the most of the policy’s potential, Government must pair it with a raft of other reforms.
If the Government does not communicate what is involved on its own terms, and soon, it risks inspiring a new political insurgency.
Ramping up the UK’s preparations for a No Deal Brexit can also deliver longer-term benefits, boosting the nation’s exports and trade.
The President says the “tremendous potential” of such a deal might double or triple current trade.
There is room in the Budget to allow Hammond a fair amount of leeway to act. Here’s our plan.
A flexible labour market, a well-regarded legal system, and comparatively favourable demographics relative to the major European economies are all valuable assets.
“They’re not going to renegotiate the withdrawal agreement…but how do you operate it in a way that’s acceptable to both sides?”
The worst outcome would be long-term contracts that turn out to be bad value, and which no one feels like they signed up to.