Struggling UK firms call on Starmer to cut EU frictions


British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. — Bloomberg

LONDON: UK businesses are pushing for Prime Minister Keir Starmer to agree a new deal with the European Union (EU) that reduces complexity for exporters, as he seeks to deliver on a promise to “reset” relations with the bloc.

Changes to the post-Brexit relationship with the EU “cannot come soon enough” for firms who are struggling under the burden of increased paperwork and regulations, according to British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) director-general Shevaun Haviland.

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