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UK firms cut spend plans as Brexit fears reach zenith

British companies are more worried about Brexit than at any time since the 2016 referendum decision to leave the EU, and they plan to reduce investment and hiring, a survey of chief financial officers shows.

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Brexit uncertainty continues to bite Irish, UK businesses

Optimism amongst Irish manufacturers dropped to a near three-year low in June, as manufacturing conditions deteriorated for the first time in six years amid heightening uncertainty over the nature of Britain's exit from the EU later this year.

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UK business growth hits 6-year low

British businesses reported their weakest growth in nearly six years during the past three months due to fears of a no-deal Brexit and rising global trade barriers, the Confederation of British Industry said yesterday.

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Mothercare shares slump 20% on plunge into red

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UK firms predict late growth surge in Q4

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UK retailers see sharpest fall in sales in four years

Slump for UK firms’ outlook

UK manufacturing confidence dropped to its lowest since the last recession after Britain voted to leave the EU, according to the Confederation of British Industry.

Tue, 26 Jul, 2016

Uncertainty around Brexit hits UK's growth predictions

Uncertainty ahead of the referendum on the UK's membership of the EU is having an impact on investment in the UK.

Mon, 16 May, 2016

Confederation of British Industry warns of ‘serious shock’ for UK exit vote

The UK economy would face a “serious shock” even if were to strike new trade deals rapidly after leaving the EU, the Confederation of British Industry — the CBI — has said in a major report published today.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Global headwinds shake Irish factory growth outlook

Irish manufacturing continued to grow last month, but the pace of expansion was the slowest for two years — raising fears about the the outlook for expansion.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2016

UK enjoys greater economic growth amid warning on turbulence in China

Economic growth in the UK picked up pace in the three months to August but the British economy faces risks from the knock-on effect of turbulence in China, the CBI said.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2015

UK private sector growth strongest in a year

Britain’s private sector recorded its strongest economic growth for a year in the three months to May, according to the Confederation of British Industry, in contrast to weak official data for the first quarter of 2015.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2015

UK retail sales growth hits highest level in 26 years

British retail sales growth surged in May as expectations for sales next month hit their highest level in more than 26 years, an industry survey showed.

Wed, 27 May, 2015

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