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UK Haulage Insolvencies Surge Amid Brexit and Price Hikes

4/5/2026

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UK haulage insolvencies rose after Brexit, with 2,051 firms collapsing between 2021 and 2025.
80% of operators expect decreased business due to the EU’s new Entry-Exit System.
A Bank of England survey shows firms expect a 3.5% price rise due to higher energy costs.
The surge raises concerns about supply chain disruptions and food prices, worsened by the Iran war and rising oil prices.

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Story summary

UK haulage insolvencies rose after Brexit, with 2,051 firms collapsing between 2021 and 2025.
80% of operators expect decreased business due to the EU’s new Entry-Exit System.
A Bank of England survey shows firms expect a 3.5% price rise due to higher energy costs.
The surge raises concerns about supply chain disruptions and food prices, worsened by the Iran war and rising oil prices.