Brexit leaves a bill of 11.7 billion per year and almost all companies want to return to the single market
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Brexit leaves a bill of 11.7 billion per year and almost all companies want to return to the single market

SAPO Notícias28 August 2026 at 15:59

Brexit is costing 11.7 billion euros per year to the British economy, according to a new survey promoted by European Movement UK. This value represents the annual bill that the United Kingdom faces since leaving the European Union.

The study reveals that 72.8% of British companies consider that Brexit had a negative impact on their business. The overwhelming majority of the business sector recognizes that leaving the European single market brought harmful consequences for their operations.

Almost all surveyed companies expressed the desire to return to the European single market. This position demonstrates a widespread dissatisfaction with the current trading conditions imposed by Brexit.

European Movement UK, the organization responsible for the survey, aims to highlight the concrete economic costs of Brexit through this data. The study comes in the context of ongoing debates about trade relations between the United Kingdom and the European Union.

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