Amazon has stopped selling wines, beers and spirits to its customers in Northern Ireland as it wrestles with new customs rules post-Brexit.

A trade collapse with the EU shows that the damage will linger on far longer than Liz Truss did.

Literature lovers in Spain are among those feeling the post-Brexit pinch, forced to pay more for books they love due to customs charges.

Customs duty collected on goods imported from abroad jumps as a result of Brexit.

It is more than a month since the UK's new trading relationship with the European Union (EU) came into being but the transition has been far from easy for some businesses. From being told to set up operations in Europe, having goods stuck in port and facing increased costs to clear the border, three North East firms reveal the reality of adapting to the new rules.

An increase in red tape and charges means headaches for those sending gifts to Europe.

Brexit was hailed as an escape from the ‘red tape’ of the EU, however ecommerce businesses are learning that selling into the EU comes with more Brexit red tape than they ever had to deal with before.

Finally – a Visa-free aspect to Brexit. At least that’s what the deluded Dominic Raab is likely to tell you...

Customs duties rose to record £2.2bn in first six months since trade deal came into effect on 1 January.

Touring artists expecting a "rocky road in the summer" as more problems emerge.

"I had no idea at all I was going to be charged any more for deliveries after Brexit. The extra costs were definitely a bit of a shock."

As if the trials of coping with the pandemic weren’t enough to cause a deep depression, the opening months of 2021 saw a gathering storm for UK musicians as the country exited the European Union, thus opening the doors to a whirlwind of confusion, delays, unexpected price hikes and the promise of worse to come.

One consumer asked to pay £140 in fees says she ‘won’t order anything from Europe again any time soon’.

Parcel firms demanding payment before delivering items ordered from European websites since Brexit.

Some food and drink companies have seen their income shrink by as much as half. / Scottish businesses are losing millions of pounds because of the soaring cost of exporting to the EU in the wake of Brexit.

I was asked for £2,000 more in duty and VAT to get it delivered

Anyone ordering goods from the EU in 2021 has likely come in for a nasty shock to the wallet.

This frustrated business owner who voted for Brexit because she was "fed up with the bureaucracy" of the EU now has "more of it" as her business struggles to cope with additional costs and delays.

Which? said shoppers buying from the EU could face additional fees of up to £300 this Christmas.

Fashion is fast and fleeting. That’s the point. Designers are lucky if they get a 10-year catwalk run. Now some are wondering if the industry itself will get another 10 years. The business is “living through hell,” says Vetements chief executive Guram Gvasalia.

Shoppers tell of shock at unexpected bills for VAT or customs duty as some retailers stop shipping to continent.

Dealerships in Northern Ireland are on the verge of running out of used vehicles due to issues surrounding Brexit, Car Dealer has been told.

People looking to send gifts abroad this Christmas have alarmingly little understanding of how to navigate the customs rules and charges introduced when the UK left the European Union, new Which? research can reveal.

Who’d have thought that three months on we’d still be struggling with Brexit barriers that impact how cross channel trade works? In fact, as a country, we haven’t even really got internal trade sorted with Northern Ireland still seeing issues ordering goods to and from mainland Britain.

The European Commission has launched four new legal actions against the UK government for breaking parts of the Northern Ireland Brexit deal.

European Commission says failure to apply customs rules in Northern Ireland “significantly increases the risk of smuggling”.

The UK fashion industry is facing a number of critical issues, which without urgent attention will jeopardise the immediate and long term future of the sector.

From online shopping to fishing to musicians, here are some of the obvious problems that have arisen since January 1 - as well as a few things that have gone better.

Freight forwarding association Clecat has urged the UK government not to further postpone introduction of post-Brexit import controls, despite polls suggesting a lack of preparedness.

When the Brexit transition period ended, new barriers for UK-EU trade were introduced.

WITH just 100 days to go until Christmas, HMRC is urging shoppers to ensure they don’t get caught out by unexpected charges when buying from overseas traders.

With less than 100 days to go until Christmas, HMRC is urging shoppers to ensure they don’t get caught out by unexpected charges when buying from overseas traders.

What has changed in the 31 days since the UK left and how has it impacted consumers and businesses?

We speak to makers, artists, galleries and small enterprises about their struggles with the new rules for Britain's trade with the EU.

The cost of new regulations means we’ve had to pause sales to the EU, losses are mounting and the government isn’t listening.

A major agency which represents Naomi Campbell and Twiggy has warned that models now face a three month wait to work in Europe, effectively killing off their chances at work in the EU post-Brexit.

Customs charges are leading to nasty surprises for some online shoppers

A new survey by the Incorporated Society of Musicians has revealed how the Brexit Trade Deal has been a disaster for businesses such as tour operators, instrument manufacturers and retailers as well as those involved in recording, music publishing and sale of music. One performer even said ‘the era of being a UK-based concert artist is pretty much over’.

The bosses of some of the most prestigious names in British interior design plan to shift operations to Europe after Downing Street snubbed their concerns about “severe” Brexit trade barriers.

Consumers are beginning to see the introduction of additional charges and taxes when shopping with British retailers.

In some cases VAT and customs duties may be payable on items as of this year but this should not apply to small gifts.

More than a month after the UK's post-Brexit trade deal with the EU came into force, complaints from British importers and exporters continue to mount.

Shoppers hit with extra charges of more than 20% are sending goods back but UK retailers find it’s not worth the hassle

UK retailers could abandon goods EU customers want to return, with some even thinking of burning them because it is cheaper than bringing them home.

"Brexit has been a massive challenge for us. Our costs have just skyrocketed. It’s been really painful. We’ve had to open a separate facility in Europe just to fulfill our wholesale orders that go to Europe."

With the Brexit transition period over and a deal in place, there are a few changes you need to be aware of when sending parcels from the UK to Europe.

Independent small businesses across the South West say their recovery from the pandemic is being hit by the impact of Brexit tariffs.

Brands in Europe and the UK are working out how to sell on both sides of the Channel despite lots of new red tape and costs.

The price of a container of imported fish has jumped by £11,000 - just don't mention the B word!

UK businesses and consumers have paid 42% more in customs duties on goods since Brexit came into force on January 1 2021, it has been claimed.

New Government figures released 6 May revealed many businesses are still overwhelmed by the impact of Brexit. Over 39% of importers reported they are still struggling with new customs duties and 38.6% were battling with increased transport costs.

UK taxes on EU imports have increased hugely since the former’s official exit from the Union at the end of 2020.

A £5 billion EU continuity trade deal with Mexico, hailed by Whitehall as an “Aztec Brexit Boost”, has become obsolete – after the EU signed a more generous and comprehensive deal between its 27 members states and Mexico.

“No part of the angling industry has remained unaffected by Brexit,” said Angling Times tackle editor Mark Sawyer. “The dream of Brexit sadly hasn’t been a reality for the angling trade, and while there are other issues such as the pandemic and shipping costs, Brexit has been an exacerbating factor.”

Industry condemns ‘simplification’ of duty touted by Boris Johnson as key benefit of Brexit.

As the price for purchasing and selling goods to the EU sky rockets, consumers and businesses across the country are now feeling the strain of a post-Brexit UK.

As the price for purchasing and selling goods to the EU sky rockets, consumers and businesses across the country are now feeling the strain of a post-Brexit UK.

"Brexit is very damaging to this country and it is only going to get worse," she said.

Customs duties paid by UK businesses have jumped 64 per cent to a record £4.5bn in the year to 31 January 2022, up from £2.9bn in the previous 12 months, according to new research shared with City A.M. this afternoon.