Fownes Brewery in Brierley Hill is one of many which has felt the effects of the UK leaving the European Union, with co-owner James Fownes detailing some of the issues he's had to face.

Before the UK left the European Union, the beer, which makes up 80 per cent of his stock, would have arrived within 10 to 14 days 'without a hitch'.

The company was set up in 2015 by businesswoman Heather McDonald and specialised in "100% natural, vegan-friendly beers".

The artisan brewing business based in Kinloss, Morayshire, founded by Heather McDonald, has suffered “unsustainable cash flow problems” arising from the rapid contraction of the global hospitality and licensed trade industry and problems and costs for exporters arising from Brexit.

A Morayshire craft brewer that had built up a loyal following for its distinctive beers has fallen into administration amid hospitality and Brexit headwinds.

I have been looking at how our local SMEs have been coping with the new post-Brexit trading arrangements which have come on top of the challenges posed by the Covid-19 crisis.

Data published 22 March by UK Food & Drink Federation showed exports of food & drink to the EU from the UK dropped by more than 75 per cent in January. Our Somerset business correspondent has been tracking Brexit’s impact since the start of the year. Look out for his next article to be published in the next few days.

The owner of a popular Bury St Edmunds shop which specialises in European beers fears he may have to close after Brexit related red tape depleted his stock.

Pub boss Harvey Melia had to axe a virtual beer tasting session after 100 cans of foreign ale ended up trapped at Customs, apparently because of new post-Brexit regulations.

What has changed in the 31 days since the UK left and how has it impacted consumers and businesses?

Wrexham Lager can’t deliver to the Republic of Ireland because of Brexit, the firm has announced.

Amazon has stopped selling wines, beers and spirits to its customers in Northern Ireland as it wrestles with new customs rules post-Brexit.

The BBC has spoken to three companies that trade heavily with the UK, to find out what changes consumers can expect after Brexit.

Christine also mentions Tim Martin's newspaper regarding sourcing drinks from outside of the EU, which can already be done freely. There's no EU duty of beer or spirits.

Heineken and Carlsberg follow makers of Carling and Budweiser in hiking cost of their beers in face of weak pound

We look ahead to next week's European Council and the Peoples Vote March on 20 October.