The UK and South Korea have officially signed a “continuity” trade agreement, allowing business to continue to trade freely post-Brexit.
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Economy
Government to allocate trading numbers to more than 88,000 UK firms ahead of Brexit
Ahead of a potential no-deal Brexit, the Government has announced that it will start automatically enrolling UK firms in the customs system.
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Late payment culture “worsening”, new figures show
Late payments are causing more damage to the small business economy than almost any other factor, new research has revealed.
Mark Carney warns that 150,000 firms are not prepared for a no-deal Brexit scenario
Bank of England (BoE) Governor Mark Carney has stated that 150,000 UK businesses are not fully prepared to leave the European Union (EU) without a deal.
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UK technology exports worth £3.2 billion in 2018
UK technology exports were worth £3.2 billion in 2018, according to the latest figures from the Department for International Trade (DIT).
UK agrees Free Trade Agreement with South Korea
The UK has agreed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South Korea which ensures the continuation of free trade post-Brexit.
UK economy grows “faster than expected”
The UK economy has grown “faster than expected” and is “well placed to cope with whatever Brexit throws up next”, a report has revealed.