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161221carolynfair2The CBI says that any new relationship with the European Union must meet the needs of every sector of the economy in order to be a success. They say that the consequences of leaving any sector behind could have knock-on effects for others. Their verslag uncovers the massive challenge Brexit represents and calls for six principles that look very much like the UK's current relationship with the EU.

The CBI, which represents more than 190,000 businesses of all sizes has held a wide-ranging consultation with its members. Since the summer it has taken an in-depth look at the opportunities, concerns and questions that 18 sectors of the UK economy face ahead of EU negotiations in 2017 - on the ease of doing business, regulation, and access to talent.

In ‘Making a Succes of Brexit’, the CBI calls on the government to consider the complexity of the modern economy where no business operates in isolation. Products come with complementary services, supply chains overlap across borders, and many companies do not fit neatly into a single sector.

Carolyn Fairbairn (uitgebeeld), CBI director-general, said: “Businesses in every corner of the UK are rolling up their sleeves as they prepare for life outside the EU and are committed to making it a success. Leaving the EU will be a highly complex process, and all sectors of the economy are making their priorities clear in order to get it right.

“The government will need to take a ‘whole economy’ approach to avoid leaving sectors behind.”

The CBI’s consultation reveals the wide-ranging problems and the complexity ‘Brexit’ might entail. The survey shows what a unique act of self-harm Brexit represents, but in a demonstration of the stoical British ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ mentality businesses have said that they will work with government to try and ensure a good Brexit.

The CBI has identified six common principles as business priorities:

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Fairbairn added: “While each sector has issues specific to them, there are many crossovers and common principles that unite them, for example the need to avoid cliff edge changes that cause disruption to supply chains and trade.

“Where companies differ is how they prioritise these issues and the contrasting emphasis they place on trade, migration and regulation. From aviation and chemicals to life sciences and agriculture, firms of all sizes will want to understand how easy it will be for them to trade in the future with the EU which remains the biggest market for British businesses. They need to know what rules they will be working by and how they can still secure access to skilled workers and labour, where shortages already exist.”

The report identifies that many legal requirements have cross-sector implications – for example, energy and environmental regulations have an impact on construction, housing, manufacturing, water companies. The success or failure of some sectors could affect others – the future of financial services regulation, for example, has been raised by firms in the automotive, housing, real estate and retail sectors, given the role they play in finance, insurance and pensions. Meanwhile, the increasing diversity of offerings from firms means they have cross-sector interests - some food and drink companies produce biofuels as well as the products on our supermarket shelves, and many manufacturers offer comprehensive services packages alongside their goods.

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Here are just a few examples of the challenges faced in different sectors:

Airlines – and the wider aviation sector, which employs nearly one million people - are asking how the Government will seek agreements that allow the smooth transport of holiday-makers, workers and goods, as are logistics companies, haulage firms and retailers.

Restaurants are asking how they will continue to hire chefs from abroad, while companies in the chemicals and plastics sector - which export towards £30 billion (€35bn) worth of products each year - are asking whether they will still be able to access the skilled employees they need at their plants. This is also an issue for logistics firms who already face a shortfall of nearly 35,000 HGV drivers.

Construction companies – which will build the UK’s new homes, roads and rail in a sector worth over £100bn to the UK economy - are asking about the potential costs of importing materials and the future of the CE marking regime, as are many manufacturers.

Creative industries – which employ nearly 2 million people across music, film, video games, architecture and more - are asking about the future of intellectual property and data flows, as are life sciences businesses, technology companies and other sectors.

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