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[misterbluesky] 25/10/2020 22:21

Brexit: Cost of everyday goods 'could rise' without a deal, hauliers warn

A no-deal Brexit could see import costs for some everyday items rise by almost a third, making them "much more expensive", a business group has said.

The cost of moving goods could also rise due to tariffs, and inflation could be driven up, Logistics UK added.

In a letter to the Sunday Times, David Wells, the group's chief executive, urged the PM to work towards a deal.

A government spokesperson said a negotiated outcome by 31 December "remains our preference".

Ministers have warned firms to "get ready" for change at the end of the transition period.

In the letter, Mr Wells said everyday household items imported will get more expensive under World Trade Organisation tariffs - some by 30% or more.

"This will make the household shopping basket much more expensive, particularly in the early part of 2021 when we rely on imports for much of our fresh food," he added.

The head of Logistics UK, previously known as the Freight Transport Association, and which represents hauliers, warned that restrictions to the number of lorry access permits available to enter the EU could put businesses across the country at risk.

"The permit quota available to UK operators will fall short by a factor of four, putting businesses at risk right across the country," he said.

"We are urging government to keep pressing for a deal with Brussels, to protect not only our industry but the economy as a whole."

[k38] 25/10/2020 22:04

Latest..Hunter Biden's former associate back up claims of corrupt dealings.

[k38] 25/10/2020 21:49

By doing the basics, lock down, hands, space, masks. Do you know Rwanda only had about 5,000 cases of covid-19 and has reported just 34 deaths ?Vietnam has reported about 1,160 infections and 35 deaths to date.Dr Soumya Swaminathan (WHO chief scientist)

[k38] 25/10/2020 21:10

No beef burgers for me... beef burgers are made from all kind of sh#t.

[jl5006] 25/10/2020 20:18

And beef covers an awful lot of bits on a cow - even the unmentionables - finely ground into a mac burger

[chinahere] 25/10/2020 20:15

Wrong thread.

[pander45] 25/10/2020 20:14

Look at the ftse trend ATM. Down. Plain and simple. Two big, big influencers coming - Brexit and US election. Neither are desirable so I am happy to wait and sacrifice a few percent until a firm uptrend is established.

[jl5006] 25/10/2020 20:13

Max - a steak burger with lean mince is very cheap to make - onions herbs S & P + chillies etc £1.80 per quarter pounder Mac price and u know not whats in it £5+

[scruff1] 25/10/2020 20:08

I'm with you chavi. Wearing a face mask gives me the same sense of security I get when I fasten my seat belt as the plane whistles down the runway

[maxk] 25/10/2020 20:04

And at the end of the day, a burger is not unhealthy in itself, it's eating too many of them that does the damage.

[diku] 25/10/2020 20:03

Hence are you breathing your own breath back?...

[utrickytrees] 25/10/2020 20:02

The challenge is distribution.

[utrickytrees] 25/10/2020 19:56

Jl5, any fast food chain can provide a healthy meal, it's not something they have to sell is it? They're simply providing a wholesome nutritious meal.

[gbh2] 25/10/2020 19:43

I carry a 70% IPA spray these days & use a valved mask to stop my glasses steaming up, I also use disposable gloves as and when necessary.

Worst task, which very few think of, is the Weekly handling of Council Bins, before and after emptying, I wouldn't like to guess how many viruses and germs their gloves hold.

[utrickytrees] 25/10/2020 19:38

Actually with a bit of joined up thinking they could pay high street fast food chains / eateries to cater free school meals it would have a double benefit. The premier league can pay for it.

[jl5006] 25/10/2020 19:37

Max
The kid is an airhead.
He may throw money at the homeless in manchester but he is just without a plan.
Y on earth he got an honour GOK.
The cause is a fair one - but why is it always the poor who cant feed their many children and have to have access to FB Many others than the so called poor struggle to manage this manic oppression by science experts ??? with ever changing rules -
We are in an utter deep cesspit.
Put ur jock strap on Boris and sort this out!

[diku] 25/10/2020 19:32

Remember the start of covid19...don't touch your eyes or nose or mouth with your hands...how many still remember that when they are out and about...with masks or without masks...and we use those self service tills...