Major shellfish exporter blames Brexit as he wraps up 40-year-old family firm

A pioneering exporter who sold lobsters to Europe from the Yorkshire coast has been forced to wind up his 40-year-old family business – because of Brexit red tape. Sam Baron, who worked alongside his late father to set up Baron Shellfish in Bridlington, East Yorks., said he had to let his ‘business head overrule his … Read more

China steps up trade war with Australia by slapping a ban on the nation’s biggest barley exporter

The trade war between China and Australia has escalated after the communist nation slapped a ban on our biggest grain exporter after disputed claims pests were found in multiple shipments. The move comes a day after the Australian government confirmed TV anchor Cheng Lei was arrested in China on August 14, and has been in … Read more