‘A total, utter nightmare’: small businesses on Brexit, 10 years on

Small businesses in the UK are recounting a harrowing experience a decade after Brexit, citing red tape, lack of government support, and rising costs as major deterrents to trade. Many have halted exports to the EU, while others who continued face an uphill battle against bureaucratic hurdles. This situation underscores the disparity in how the Brexit transition has impacted different sectors, with larger corporations seemingly benefiting while small businesses struggle to survive. The long-term implications could reshape the economic landscape, emphasizing the need for tailored government support for smaller enterprises.