'Let's get going': Britain tells businesses to prepare for Brexit crunch

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LONDON (REUTERS) - Britain is urging businesses and individuals to prepare for the Dec 31 end of the Brexit transition period with an information campaign titled: 'The UK's new start: let's get going.'. Read more at straitstimes.com.

LONDON - Britain is urging businesses and individuals to prepare for the Dec 31 end of the Brexit transition period with an information campaign titled:"The UK's new start: let's get going."

The two sides have been working to agree a trade deal ahead of that period expiring at the end of the year. "At the end of this year we are leaving the single market and Customs Union regardless of the type of agreement we reach with the EU," he said."This will bring changes and significant opportunities for which we all need to prepare."

A survey from lobby group the Institute of Directors said only a quarter of companies were fully ready for the end of the transition period.

 

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