LONDON: New post-Brexit trade restrictions have pushed up the cost of parts and raw materials for two thirds of small British manufacturers surveyed last month, and a majority reported some level of disruption.
The survey of nearly 300 firms, conducted by consultants South West Manufacturing Advisory Service (SWMAS), adds to an existing picture of disruption from new customs checks that came into force on Jan. 1 for goods trade with the European Union.
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