U.K.'s EU Envoy Rogers Unexpectedly Resigns

The video discusses the resignation of Ivan Rogers, the UK's ambassador to the EU, highlighting its significance and implications for Brexit negotiations. It explores the challenges in UK trade representation and the potential for political appointments to replace Rogers. The economic outlook is examined, with a focus on the retail sector's performance and its impact on the UK's negotiating strength.

What are the potential consequences of not having trade representatives in the UK post-Brexit?

How does the current economic situation in the UK relate to the retail sector, according to the text?