It’s easy to get fixated on what the terms of any Brexit deal are likely to be, and therefore what kind of market access we are likely to enjoy. We can though be relatively certain that a deal will be worked out that gives UK firms, whether exporting goods or raising capital, access to the EU.
The European Central Bank (ECB), as part of its stimulus package, has been merrily buying bonds in a multitude of EU domiciled companies at a mind boggling pace of €300m a day. If that isn’t mega State Aid then I’m the Dutch president of finance ministers.
A significant proportion of the UK’s employment law comes from Europe – including discrimination rights, holiday pay and maternity and paternity leave – so could our “out” vote bring drastic changes to the country
After months of debate, where accusations have been thrown in each direction, the British public have spoken – by a margin of four per cent the UK is leaving the EU. But what do our captains of industry think
By Mark Wright
With the results of the European referendum decision close at hand, both in and out campaigners have worked hard to sway the British public into their way of thinking – with the latest polls still holding strong on a pretty even split.
By Jan Cavelle
We have all known for years that most main party leaders are given to manipulating facts and figures to suit themselves. Never, till this vicious back biting, cat fight of an election has it been so starkly revealed that we can barely trust a single word that comes out of their mouths.
By Philip Rooke
When Napoleon called Britain a nation of shopkeepers, I have a feeling the British were secretly rather pleased. Trade has always been important to us and it’s a key part of the UK’s love/hate relationship with the EU.
Entrepreneurs are among the greatest risk takers of them all. It’s built into our DNA – that special something that enables us to turn a simple idea into a money-generating, employment-creating enterprise.
By the end of 2017, Brits will be asked a question that nobody has asked them for 42 years: “Should the UK remain a member of the European Union ” According to Stephen Archer, director at Spring Partnerships, we should opt to leave the EU.
By Tim Snowball
The EU referendum is the biggest political decision to face Britain for a generation. But while the discussion is gaining daily prominence – it is evident that the outcome will have far reaching consequences for business – there are still some companies choosing to remain mute on the topic.
