Minister admits post-Brexit red tape should be eased

Environment minister’s comments come as British Chambers of Commerce calls for action

The BCC has warned that a significant number of businesses are still struggling with the UK-EU trade deal (Jonathan Brady/PA) (PA Wire)

More can be done to cut UK-EU red tape on trade, an environment minister has said, amid warnings that a significant number of businesses are still struggling with the Brexit deal.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) is calling on the government to do more, as a survey found that 77 per cent of UK firms trading under the deal agreed by Boris Johnson had not helped them.

Food, farming and fisheries minister Mark Spencer told Times Radio that there is “always more” that the government could do to reduce trade friction.