business

Staff shortages, higher prices and consumer uncertainty mean Brexit, especially a no-deal Brexit, is a bad deal for retailers.

Common traits of women-owned businesses - raising less funding, cautious growth, focus on family - make them vulnerable to Brexit downturn.

Claim EU only looks out for big business crumbles under scrutiny. EU competition law protects consumers and stands up to corporate giants.

GDP contracted 0.4% in December with business investment dropping 3.7%. It will only get worse if Brexit deal means uncertainty for years.

PM’s tactic of running down clock isn’t just reckless for risking chaos after March 29. Damage is already happening and will intensify.

Bad news yesterday was taste of things to come. This is corporate arson on a horrific scale, Brexiters lit the torch, PM is doing nothing.

Many backed the PM’s deal despite knowing it was far from perfect. But now it is no longer an option, more are backing a People’s Vote.

Business is crying out for reassurance that we are not going to crash out of the EU. The government is failing miserably to provide it.

Five groups representing most UK firms are strong in language but weak on solutions. Only new vote will let business get on with business.

Uncertainty is hardwired into PM’s proposal, with transition to nowhere and risk of “no deal” down the line. Business should back a People’s Vote.

We’re getting halfway-house deal that leaves business more confused than it is now. That’s why business leaders are backing a People’s Vote.

70 business leaders have called for People’s Vote. No wonder, as Brexit on offer will see uncertainty drag on and depress investment.