Brinor International Shipping reports that Brexit-related "red tape" has reduced European trade volumes and driven customers to relocate to Holland. The firm warns that resulting cost increases are ultimately being passed on to consumers.

Avalon Sciences, a specialist in borehole seismic equipment based in Somerset, reports that diversifying into renewables and carbon capture sheltered the company from extreme oil and gas price volatility triggered by the Russia-Ukraine war.

Lux Group Holdings, owner of the luxury kitchen brand Smallbone, has launched a £100m High Court battle against its former landlord. The claim alleges that toxic mould and repeated flooding rendered the company’s flagship showroom "unfit for occupation".

After years of navigating 'indifference and disinterest' from local planning authorities, design firm Kabina is pivoting its 2026 strategy to focus exclusively on flood-plain housing where it reports seeing some encouraging signs of traction.

Tiverton-based Steelropecentral Limited, a specialist distributor of mining ropes, has ceased trading due to international sanctions resulting from the Russia-Ukraine war.

Ayrshire-based Peacock Salt, the UK’s oldest salt company, highlights weather volatility as a primary risk, as milder winters limit demand for its de-icing products.

Outdoor firm Lyon Equipment has described Brexit as a 'train crash' that decimated its European sales overnight and remains a massive drag on business.