And so the debate about the cost of the so-called divorce bill continues. The minutes of a meeting Michel Barnier held with senior colleagues reveal concerns that France and Germany don’t want to cover the cost of the separation, and those countries that receive the most EU support don’t really want to, well, receive less. Meanwhile, the EU chief Brexit negotiator fears the chances of the UK leaving the bloc without a deal are becoming real. Oh, and the survey was conducted before Theresa May called a snap general election. Britons have become less materialistic, prioritising spending on activities and experiences over possessions, are eating more healthily and consumer spending is rising.Īway from Brexit, people were also worrying about the state of the NHS and the environment. The slump in the pound following the Brexit vote has indeed pushed up the prices of imports, especially of food and clothing, but the report does find some silver linings.
A Mintel survey has found four out of five consumers are concerned about price rises on household essentials such as food, drink and clothing and 68% are worried about the economy as the uncertainty takes its toll. The terms of the split are far from agreed but almost every household appears resigned to one fact: this Brexit thing is going to cost us.
