Further Contingency Planning Guidance On A ‘No Deal Brexit’

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Further Contingency Planning Guidance On A ‘No Deal Brexit’

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• Think about how they will need to adapt their business to comply with new systems, processes and controls
• Assess the impact of the increased demand for customs declarations on their business
• Consider whether they need to recruit and train additional staff
• Stay up-to-date with these changes

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Meanwhile the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) reports that ‘patience is now threadbare’ amongst UK businesses in regard to the government’s progress in its Brexit negotiations with the EU.

A survey, carried out by the CBI, revealed that 80% of firms believe that Brexit uncertainty is having a ‘negative impact’ on their investment decisions. The majority of businesses polled stated that they may have to implement ‘damaging’ contingency plans if no further progress is made by December.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]Carolyn Fairbairn, Director General of the CBI, said:

‘The situation is now urgent. The speed of negotiations is being outpaced by the reality firms are facing on the ground.

‘Unless a Withdrawal Agreement is locked down by December, firms will press the button on their contingency plans. Jobs will be lost and supply chains moved.’

‘As long as ‘no deal’ remains a possibility, the effect is corrosive for the UK economy, jobs and communities.’

For more information, visit: GOV.UK partnership pack  CBI news[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]