Brexit uncertainty slows economy and raises risk of job losses
by Richard Partington from on (#49XQK)
Latest Guardian analysis shows companies shutting plants and pausing investment
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Brexit gridlock has dragged the UK economy close to stalling point as growing numbers of companies pause their spending plans, raising the risk of job losses in future, according to a Guardian analysis of developments over the past month.
With less than 40 days for the government to take urgent evasive action to avert no-deal Brexit, the economy has become increasingly reliant on consumers carrying on spending as businesses slam on the brakes.
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