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united kingdom
Trade Brexit at 10: UK Economy Still Shrinking as Trade Barriers Persist with EU
A decade after the 2016 referendum, Brexit's economic impact is measured at a 4-8% GDP loss, with businesses still grappling with customs paperwork and non-tariff barriers on EU trade. Public opinion has shifted, with 52% now supporting rejoining, but the Labour government rules out a return to the single market.
Logistics Heathrow Expansion Blueprint Published: What Freight Forwarders Need to Know
The UK government has published a blueprint for expanding London Heathrow Airport, calling the project 'critical to national growth'. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander launched a consultation on the Heathrow expansion national policy statement (HENPS), setting conditions for a third runway. Heathrow Airport Limited’s £33bn proposal would increase capacity to 756,000 flights and 150 million passengers annually, while a rival plan from Surinder Arora offers a lower-cost alternative. Freight forwarders should watch for infrastructure and environmental constraints that could affect cargo operations.