‘Our profits could disappear’: Small UK businesses hit out at new import fees

Post-Brexit charges of up to £145 may lead to a reduced range of goods available for consumers

British small businesses have hit out at newly announced post-Brexit import fees coming in later this month, warning they could wipe out profits and make importing some products unfeasible.

Trade bodies, retailers and small firms said that the new charges of up to £145 for each consignment could force them to limit the range of items they can offer, while others may have to push up their prices.