Brexit top risk for UK bosses but fears of impact receding – poll

Survey of chief financial officers reveals drop in negative sentiment but leaving EU is still top concern

Fears about the effect of Brexit are receding among Britain's company bosses - although the UK's departure from the EU remains their top risk.

Nearly a third of chief financial officers said they are more optimistic about the prospects for their company than they were three months ago - the highest level since 2015 - a poll by advisory firm Deloitte has found.