CBI warns that Brexit uncertainty will bring output growth to standstill
by Larry Elliott from on (#41D5Z)
Deadlocked talks have led to waning business confidence and sharp fall in order books
Britain's leading employers' organisation has urged the government to end Brexit uncertainty after warning that the deadlocked talks have already led to plunging investment, waning business confidence and the sharpest fall in order books in three years.
In its latest quarterly health check, the CBI said the impasse in the talks between London and Brussels would bring growth in manufacturing output to a standstill over the coming month.
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