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Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests, study finds
A study using internal Bank of England data on thousands of British companies estimates Brexit has cost the UK economy 6% of GDP over a decade. Half the hit came from post-referendum uncertainty, the rest from rising trade barriers after leaving the customs union and single market in 2021. Bank Governor Andrew Bailey acknowledged the negative impact on growth and export markets.
Jun 23, 2026 1 source