Brexit at 10: Small businesses count the cost of barriers and delays (opens original article in a new tab)

Ten years after Brexit, UK small businesses report ongoing trade barriers, increased costs, and regulatory challenges affecting their operations and growth.

• UK SMEs face trade barriers, paperwork, and rising costs a decade after Brexit
• 63% of UK SMEs trading with the EU report significant trade barriers
• Business leaders highlight increased lead times, regulatory challenges, and economic impacts from Brexit
• Northern Ireland businesses experience mixed effects with growth in EU markets but static UK business