Checks on food and plants in Kent have left companies nursing higher costs
Regulator PSR argues that charges have risen five-fold since Brexit
Starmer and von der Leyen should prepare an ambitious political declaration for their approaching first summit
Also in this week’s newsletter: online mentions for ‘stop the boats’ surge
Brussels claims Britain has failed to implement key Brexit divorce deal
Trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds sets out government’s priorities for agreements with talks restarting in autumn
Industry body warns its members risk losing large sums of money if checks on animal and plant products are removed
Lift comes amid Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s bid to improve relationship with EU
The pre-Brexit economic relationship is out of reach but closer ties are possible if each side moves from entrenched positions
European Commission president is aiming for late August or early September encounter, according to officials
Starmer’s new envoy wants to see Britain ‘reconnected on the world stage’
Also in this week’s newsletter: why it’s in Brussels’ interest to deepen energy co-operation with the UK
Keir Starmer wants to establish defence pact and ease trade tensions in areas such as agricultural goods
Improving relations on security and trade at heart of Thursday’s Blenheim Palace gathering
Also in this week’s newsletter, the government’s plans to ‘get Britain building’
The Square Mile can power UK growth plans after the elections
How the west’s two most important institutions are withstanding the age of populism
Years of policy U-turns and Brexit upheaval have left a lasting legacy, entrepreneurs warn
Europe looks leaderless at a time of mounting global threats
Conservatives need to understand why they lost this election
The new prime minister will need to use the political capital that comes from a huge majority if he is to keep populism at bay
The UK possesses a rare global commodity: predictability
Also in this week’s newsletter, the financial pressure on local authorities and your guide to election night
Inland border facility beset by delays and communication issues as it struggles to implement post-Brexit regime
Labour leader’s stance is at odds with the opinion of many of his party’s voters
