Kicking post-Brexit import controls down the road for a second time puts UK goods at a disadvantageIt came as a little surprise to anyone in the UK’s logistics industry or at its ports when the government announced its decision to delay – for the secon…
The empty shelves crisis isn’t just down to Covid and Brexit – it’s been decades in the making | Felicity Lawrence
Ever-worsening conditions in supply-chain jobs have made Britain’s shortages inevitable, and a pay rise for lorry drivers won’t end themThe retail phenomenon of 2021 is not a new fashion craze, electronic gadget or children’s toy. The most discussed it…
UK economic recovery stalled in July amid worker shortages
GDP grew by only 0.1% despite removal of most Covid controls, with supply chain crisis making impactCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageBritain’s economic recovery from the winter lockdown virtually stalled in July despite the r…
Morrisons profit drops as firm warns over supply chain crisis
Supermarket flags up rising prices as company prepares auction to choose between rival private equity biddersMorrisons has reported a drop in profits as it warned of rising costs in its supply chain because of coronavirus pandemic disruption and a shor…
Weakest UK August car sales since 2013 as supply shortages bite – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsLatest: August car sales hit eight-year lowIntroduction: Car sales dropped last month, preliminary data showsGerman factory orders jump, thanks to shipbuilding demandUK labour crisis could last …
UK labour crisis could last up to two years, CBI warns
Lobby group urges action on visas for foreign workers such as drivers, welders, butchers and bricklayersWagamama struggling to find chefs at a fifth of its UK sitesThe labour crisis could last for up to two years, Britain’s leading business lobby group…
HGV driver shortage: UK firms embark on the long road to plug the gap
Logistics sector ups its recruitment and training effort but big obstacles lie aheadFor an insight into the hottest spot in Britain’s jobs market, an industrial estate on the outskirts of Bristol is a good place to start.There, at a logistics depot on …
Coca-Cola’s supply chain under pressure due to shortage of cans
Firm is experiencing a ‘number of logistics challenges’ in UK and EU such as lack of HGV driversCoca-Cola’s British and continental bottling operation has become the latest business to come under pressure from the supply chain crisis, with a “shortage …