Brexit in a Lockdown Is Worst of Both Worlds for U.K. Businesses
- Company readiness at greater risk because of new restrictions
- Staff on furlough, social distancing hurts planning efforts
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Michael Poultney already has his hands full getting ready for Brexit. Now a fresh national lockdown is about to make matters worse.
“It’s just making the whole process that much more difficult,” said the managing director of Albion Stone Plc, who’s been working remotely with his accounts department on the paperwork needed to trade with the European Union starting Jan. 1. “It puts hurdles in the way -- everything takes longer.”