Cluny Lace: Company faces 'nail in coffin' customs charges

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Cluny Lace began making lace in the 19th Century but has faced challenges including Covid and Brexit

By Helen Astle & Greig WatsonNew customs charges are "another nail in the coffin" of a historic textile business, according to its bosses.

But managing director Charles Mason said soaring costs, Covid, the loss of export markets and new customs tariffs had left the company struggling.Kate Knight said there was a question mark over the firm's long-term viability He said: "It's pretty tough because we are not making any money and have not done in the recent past.

 

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