PAC Report: Government must reopen support as SMEs feel Brexit pain

Responding to the report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that ‘the only detectable impact’ of Brexit so far is ‘increased costs, paperwork and border delays’ Tamara Cincik CEO of Fashion Roundtable who sits on the UK Trade and Business Commission said,

“It’s a bad first day for the new Minister for Brexit Opportunities, as far from the golden age of trade we were promised, the government’s patchy Brexit deal has only delivered red tape, delays, added costs for business and less choice for consumers.

“With even more checks and delays on the horizon, the government must act urgently on the recommendations made by the UK Trade and Business Commission, including the reopening of the SME Brexit Support fund with a simplified application process and more substantial grants.”