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Labour announce new era of economic diplomacy at Trade Unlocked conference
Yesterday, Labour announced a new era of ‘economic diplomacy’ at the Trade Unlocked conference in Birmingham. Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Shadow Secretary of State for International Trade Nick Thomas-Symonds addressed...
UK travel industry calls for improved UK-EU labour mobility
Two major travel industry trade bodies are calling on the UK and EU governments to address staffing challenges in EU holiday destinations after a new report found the number of UK holiday workers in the EU has plummeted since Brexit.
Hung parliament possible in first major voter intention MRP poll under new boundaries
The first major seat-level MRP poll of UK Parliamentary voting intention undertaken under the new electoral boundaries suggests that Labour remain comfortably ahead but new analysis shows a significantly high number of marginal seats, where another party is within 5% of the projected winner.
Landmark new trade policy platform recommends ‘OBR for Trade’ and beneficial alignment
The UK Trade and Business Commission has published a comprehensive assessment of the state of UK trade containing 114 recommendations to remove barriers to growth and prepare the UK economy for the challenges and opportunities of the next decade.
Post-Brexit trade deals which undercut UK businesses come into force
The first post-Brexit trade deals came into effect at midnight yesterday sparking fresh criticism of the impact they will have on UK businesses and standards.
Ardent Leave areas now favour closer UK-EU relationship as Brexit attitudes shift
The first major poll on attitudes to the EU conducted in reference to new UK electoral boundaries shows a clear majority of voters in Britain are in favour of a closer EU-UK relationship and suggests that most oppose flagship Government policies.
Immigration good for economy and society
Today the ONS confirmed that net migration to the UK last year was 606,000
Most Leave voters say Brexit has been a failure
37% of respondents who voted Leave reported that Brexit has been a failure, while just 20% believe it has been a success. 35% of Leave voters say it has been neither a success nor a failure.
Farage admits “Brexit has failed”
Last night, one of the chief architects of the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union, Nigel Farage, admitted that “Brexit has failed”.
British musicians booked for EU festivals down a third on pre-Brexit
New analysis suggests that British artists are still missing out on opportunities to tour this festival season as the number of British musicians playing festivals across Europe is a third lower than before Brexit. 
Voter ID shambles: Tell the Government what you think
Yesterday, voters in some parts of England took part in the first British election where they were required to present mandatory photo ID, and, just as we and many others warned, people around the country were denied their right to vote
Watered down ‘Bonfire of Rights’ Bill will still cause “immense damage”
The Government is facing calls to drop the controversial Retained EU Law [REUL] Bill after it was reported that they are preparing to water down some of its key elements.
Anti-Asylum Bill: Attack on ECHR an attack on all our rights
Today, the Government’s anti-asylum Illegal Migration Bill will have its final reading in the House of Commons, where MPs will vote on a new amendment that will allow Ministers to ignore rulings by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Major new conference will ‘set a course for growth’ before next election
Trade Unlocked 2023, a one-day event at the Birmingham NEC on Tuesday the 20th June, will bring businesses of all sizes, from all parts of the economy together with decision makers and trade experts. The evidence and recommendations from Trade Unlocked will be used to influence manifestos ahead of the next General Election.
Sunak childcare profiteering scandal "standard" for Tory Government
Today, the Prime Minister was referred to the Parliamentary standards watchdog for an inquiry into shares his wife holds in a childcare company that stands to benefit from the Government's childcare funding scheme.
IMF forecast: "Undeniable" Brexit contributing to economic slowdown
Today, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released new economic forecasts which project the UK will have the worst-performing economy in the world among high-earning countries this year.
Good Friday Agreement: Government told to scrap ECHR & REUL plans in light of 25th anniversary
The former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, the former British Ambassador to the US, and Best for Britain, are today calling on the Government to drop the Retained EU Law Bill  and to end threats to withdraw Britain from the European Convention on Human Rights
'Bonfire of Rights' Bill delayed as Tory peers threaten revolt
The Bill, originally introduced by Jacob Rees Mogg, is longer listed in the Government Whips order of business but if passed, would unleash economic chaos in Britain and undermine food standards, environmental protections and workers rights in the UK.
Hard Brexit to blame for Dover chaos
The need for French officials to more thoroughly check and stamp British passports has greatly increased the processing time per person leading to long tailbacks at the UK's busiest crossing.
Vote Leave Government joins trade bloc
It has been announced that the UK will join the CPTPP, a trade bloc with countries predominantly located on the other side of the world, increasing concerns that the UK will come under pressure to align with lower food standards and environmental protections