The UK has voted to leave the European Union in a result that has sent shockwaves around the world. It’s effects will be felt by everyone, in every industry, in the UK, including the fenestration sector.
Keep up to date with the latest on Brexit and it’s effects on the window and door industry with analysis, opinion and industry reaction as and when it happens.
There are more questions than answers right now. But over the coming two to three years, we’ll understand more what this means for our economy, and the fenestration industry in particular.
For Gods Sake, Someone Do Something
Spoiler alert, this is not going to be a bright and breezy post for your Tuesday morning read! The national mood could not be lower than it is right now Well, last night I think [...]
What Brexit Could Mean For The Window Industry
Well there is no other news in the world right now, so it makes sense to go with it. Leaving the EU will have implications of all kinds on all areas of the UK, including [...]
The UK Votes To Leave The European Union
Wow. Overnight there was an earthquake. Not a physical one of course, but a political one that will have ramifications in this country, in Europe, in the EU and around the world. The status quo [...]
#EUref: It’s Polling Day
Well, it's finally here, as if you needed reminding. Yes it's finally polling day in the EU referendum and this is probably the most significant moment in British history many in this lifetime will ever [...]
It’s Finally The #EUref This Week
It feels like we've been talking about this forever, but it's finally here, the week in which the UK will go to the polls once again to decide on whether we stay part of the [...]
#EUref: One Month To Go Until The EU Referendum
There is now just one month to go until the country goes to the polls to vote on what is probably the biggest single issue for at least four decades - whether to remain or [...]
#EUref: What Effect Is The Referendum Having On The Glazing Industry?
Turns out that it's having a pretty big effect. There are already reports that the economy in general is almost taking a pause until the result of the referendum is known. Although we're not really [...]
The Mere Prospect Of An EU Referendum Could Cause Prices To Rise In The Window And Door Industry
As predicted, the "In" campaign is going heavy on the fear factor to try to convince people that a vote to leave the European Union would be a "step in the dark" and could cause [...]
Could The #EUref Cause Problems For The Window And Door Industry?
When it comes to the EU referendum we are starting to be a bit clearer on one or two things. We have a date, Thursday 23rd June. We know that Boris Johnson has joined the [...]
#EUref Set For June 23rd
Well, it happened. After almost no sleep, little food and exhaustive media coverage David Cameron managed to come to an agreement with the rest of the Eurozone leaders on a new relationship between the EU [...]
European Union Poll – Results So Far
I have been running a poll on DGB for the past couple of weeks to try and determine what the industry's opinion of EU membership is right now. As you'll be aware there is going [...]
European Union: In Or Out?
The subject of Europe and the European Union is going to be in the headlines for the foreseeable future, culminating in a referendum on our EU membership in roughly two years time. During that period [...]