There was already talk in the summer that the UK stance might end up provoking a trade war with the EU
Truck driver shortages, and N Ireland problems, highlight growing impact of post-Brexit policies

Businesses face difficult 3 months for Great Britain – N Ireland trade
Arrangements for N Ireland have proved to be the most divisive issue in Brexit

Brexit delay gets Irish consumers spending
Irish consumer sentiment rose significantly in November as the risks of an imminent No-Deal Brexit subsided. Anna Tobin reports

SMEs on the island of Ireland worst hit by Brexit uncertainty finds InterTradeIreland
InterTradeIreland’s latest All-Island Business Monitor finds that Brexit remains the single biggest challenge for small Irish businesses. Anna Tobin reports

AIB Brexit Sentiment Index finds SMEs gloomy across the island of Ireland
The AIB Brexit Sentiment Index finds that Brexit uncertainty has led to continued negative sentiment amongst SMEs in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Anna Tobin reports

Arvo’s MD Mike McGrath explains how to get your supply chain ready for Brexit
Mike McGrath, managing director of Cork-based procurement consultancy Arvo, explains how he is advising his Irish customers to assess and where necessary alter their supply chains for Brexit

Irish online shoppers could desert UK retailers in No-Deal Brexit
A No-Deal Brexit could see Irish online shoppers abandon purchasing online from UK retailers, as it would mean that they lose their current consumer rights warns Irelands Competition and Consumer Protection Commission. Anna Tobin reports

Why the Brexit solution to the Northern Ireland border is so crucial to business
Many people are understandably confused by the phrase “a No-Deal Brexit” and imagine it means ‘no change’ to current arrangements. Unfortunately, the opposite is likely to be the case.

Fieldfisher merges with Ireland’s McDowell Purcell as part of Brexit prep
European law firm Fieldfisher is merging with Irish firm McDowell Purcell, partly to ensure the smooth running of its business following Brexit. Anna Tobin reports
