“Many of you here, despite the backdrop of the last few years…Covid, soaring energy bills, interest rate rises and eye-watering inflation…have shown great resilience, agility and creativity.
And the biggest challenge for those that trade – like you – has been adapting to the massive disruption with our largest trading partner.
Brexit.
It’s not gone away. Next year marks 10 years since the day of the vote and businesses are still feeling the strain.
Despite the best efforts of firms to adapt…structural barriers to trade with the EU persist, in both goods and services.
But the world order is shifting and we need a new settlement with our closest neighbours.
“Business wants to see more than just a re-set moment, they want to see a timeline, clear process and eventual agreements to ensure the best working partnership for all our nations.”
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• Director General Shevaun Haviland calls on the Government to push for a new settlement with the EU to support British businesses to expand and drive growth.
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