Brexit customs costs UK economy £140bn, data shows
Official analysis reveals the UK economy is £140bn smaller due to post-Brexit customs arrangements. Explore the full impact on trade and living standards.
Category : Search result: bureaucratic barriers
Woolworths anti-theft gates anger Melbourne shoppers
Woolworths faces backlash after installing rotating anti-theft barriers at a Melbourne store. Critics slam the move as discriminatory, while others defend it as a necessity. Read the full story.
Automated record-sealing could transform Florida's workforce
Erica Averion argues automated clean-slate laws could help Florida's 6.2 million with criminal records escape exploitative temp work and find permanent employment. Join the call for reform.
Mini swallowed by Cornwall sinkhole in bureaucratic nightmare
Malcolm McKenzie's prized Mini fell into a 3-metre sinkhole in Redruth, sparking a 25-day bureaucratic struggle over unregistered land. Read how this Cornish nightmare unfolded.
Fare dodgers cost TfL £130m annually on Tube
Fare evasion costs London's transport network £130m a year. Discover the political crackdown and new barrier plans to tackle the issue. Read the full story.
Benefits System Language Creates Claimant Anxiety
Exploring the psychological toll of navigating the UK's benefits system and how its alienating language exacerbates claimant anxiety while creating unnecessary barriers to essential support.
Sex attacker wrongly freed in prison release blunder
Exclusive investigation reveals shocking series of errors led to dangerous migrant sex offender being released despite posing serious risk to public safety, with ministers facing urgent questions over prison release procedures.
Schools spend £540m on English language support
UK schools are allocating over half a billion pounds yearly to support pupils who don't speak English as their first language, with some areas seeing two-thirds of students requiring language assistance.
Karen Gillan: Financial barriers block working-class actors
Scottish actress Karen Gillan speaks out about the financial hurdles preventing talented individuals from working-class backgrounds from pursuing acting careers in today's entertainment industry.
Barriers Review: Birmingham Rep's Gripping Social Drama
Birmingham Rep's powerful new production 'Barriers' delivers a raw, thought-provoking examination of contemporary British society, exploring the invisible walls that separate us through compelling storytelling and innovative staging.
Black Men's Mental Health: The Silent Crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how systemic barriers and cultural stigma are creating a mental health emergency for Black men in the UK, with alarming consequences for wellbeing and community health.
Westpac tightens savings rules for younger customers
Major Australian bank Westpac introduces stricter conditions for younger customers seeking competitive savings rates, requiring regular deposits and balance growth to qualify.
Visa rules block foreign students from English A-Levels
Exclusive investigation reveals how strict visa requirements are preventing foreign students from studying English language at A-Level, creating an unexpected barrier for non-native speakers.
Home Office mistakenly evicts family from Dorset home
A Devon family faces homelessness after Home Office officials mistakenly ordered their eviction from a Dorset property they legally occupied, highlighting systemic failures in government housing procedures.
Krone halts US exports over hidden tariffs
German agricultural machinery manufacturer Krone suspends all US exports, blaming complex 'hidden tariffs' that make American market unprofitable despite strong demand.
American baffled by 3 British phrases
An American expat living in Britain has gone viral after sharing three common UK expressions that continue to baffle him, highlighting the ongoing cultural divide between the two nations.
Brexit's Steel Crisis: UK Industry Collapsing
The UK's steel sector faces an existential crisis as post-Brexit trade barriers and energy costs create the perfect storm, leaving communities and jobs hanging in the balance.
EU bans vegan sausage rolls in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland businesses face new EU regulations banning plant-based products using 'meat-related' names like 'vegan sausage rolls' in latest post-Brexit trade controversy.
Brexit blocks vegan sausage rolls in Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Protocol creates unexpected trade barriers, leaving popular plant-based products stranded due to complex new regulations.
AG Barr Scottish Shares Fall Amid Brexit Trade Issues
Irn-Bru manufacturer AG Barr sees Scottish shares tumble as Brexit trade barriers and supply chain issues impact the iconic soft drink business. Exclusive analysis reveals the challenges facing Scottish producers.
BOE's Powell: Tariffs Risk Soaring UK Unemployment
Governor Andrew Powell cautions that new trade barriers risk triggering a sharp rise in UK unemployment, urging a measured approach to economic policy.
Council orders planning permission for garden pot plants
A Surrey homeowner was left stunned after her local council demanded she apply for planning permission for potted plants and a small water feature in her own garden, sparking outrage over bureaucratic overreach.
Trump Tariffs Sour UK-US Cheese Trade
UK cheese exporters are grappling with a potential crisis as new Trump administration tariffs threaten to curdle a multi-million pound trade with the US. Discover how British dairy is fighting back.
Robin Millar: UK's Disability Barriers Are a National Failing
Music legend and disability rights campaigner Sir Robin Millar speaks out on the persistent physical and societal barriers facing disabled people in Britain today, urging for radical change.
UK Family's Lisbon Nightmare: Foreign Office Failure
A British family's dream move to Portugal turns into a bureaucratic crisis as the Foreign Office faces heavy criticism for its lack of support, leaving them stranded and their savings wiped out.
Gaza's Deaf Community Trapped in Silent Nightmare Amid Conflict
Exclusive report reveals how Gaza's deaf and hard-of-hearing population faces catastrophic communication barriers and heightened danger amidst Israel's ongoing military offensive, with aid groups struggling to provide support.
UK Social Work Revolution: Tearing Down Bureaucratic Silos
A radical transformation is sweeping UK social work as innovative teams dismantle bureaucratic barriers, prioritising genuine human connections over paperwork. Discover how this grassroots revolution is delivering extraordinary results for vulnerable fami
Starmer's Bold Education Overhaul Pledge
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer announces a groundbreaking 'mission' to overhaul England's education system, targeting Tory failures and pledging to break down class barriers with a new government directive.
New Brexit export licences threaten UK food industry
UK food and agricultural exporters face a fresh Brexit blow as new EU licence requirements threaten to cripple small businesses with costly delays and complex paperwork, industry leaders warn.
Trump Ally Exposes 'Deep State' Obstruction in Bombshell Memoir
Former Trump Treasury official Michael Faulkender reveals shocking details of bureaucratic resistance and 'deep state' sabotage against the President's agenda in his explosive new book.
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