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Tag: CBI
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Monday, June 5th 2023 - 08:15 UTC
New British business lobby, British Chamber of Commerce, replacing troubled CBI
British media is reporting that a new business lobby group has been formed, boasting some of the UK's largest companies as its founding partners. The Business Council has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) in a bid to “design and drive the future of the British economy”.
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Monday, June 3rd 2019 - 09:16 UTC
British Industry warns Tory leadership candidates of severe damage in a no-deal Brexit scenario
The Confederation of British Industry has warned Conservative leadership candidates over a no-deal Brexit. Such a scenario would do “severe” damage to businesses, the body - which supported Remain - told all the MPs running to lead the party.
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Wednesday, February 6th 2019 - 08:41 UTC
Forty UK trade agreements at risk in the event of a no deal Brexit, warns CBI
The UK risks “crashing out” of 40 trade agreements spanning five continents in the event of a no-deal Brexit, a business organization has warned. The Confederation of British Industry, CBI, said there were “hugely damaging implications” for the UK if it had to leave trade deals it has through its membership of the European Union.
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Wednesday, April 11th 2018 - 08:57 UTC
The paperwork challenge for British business after Brexit
Diverging from European Union rules after Brexit will mean more costs than benefits for British business, a report by the CBI employers' group says. In a survey of 23 industry sectors, the vast majority preferred continued close alignment with EU regulations.
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Tuesday, January 23rd 2018 - 09:36 UTC
CBI concerned about “lack of clarity” surrounding talks on future UK/EU trade
Time is running out on Brexit, and the UK should remain in a customs union with the EU, the Confederation of British Industry has warned. Carolyn Fairbairn, head of the UK business group, said there was a “lack of clarity” surrounding ongoing talks about the future of UK-EU trade.
