Two out of three big firms think UK exit from EU could harm them, survey finds
by Katie Allen from on (#E403)
Survey of UK's 350 biggest firms finds just 3% think Britain leaving the EU would be positive for their businesses but most are reluctant to speak out publicly
A majority of companies believe a British exit from the EU could harm them but only 7% would be willing to speak out publicly against "Brexit", according to a survey of FTSE-350 firms.
The latest barometer of boardroom sentiment by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) draws parallels with last year's referendum on Scottish independence, when many businesses waited until close to the vote to voice their views.
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