General Article YouGov’s Brexit and business study

Topic Selected: Business Book Volume: 381

Business decision makers say they are well-prepared for Brexit but believe the government has done a “poor job” of consulting and communicating on its plans.

By Connor Ibbetson – Data Journalist and Rudy Sooprayen – Director, B2B

Despite COVID-19 dominating headlines the Brexit transition period is nearing its end. A new YouGov Business Omnibus survey of 1,000 business decision makers in Great Britain explores how well businesses feel the government has consulted them, communicated progress, and also finds out how well prepared they are for what comes next.

Government consultation with businesses

While negotiations between the UK and EU about their future relationship continue, over half (54%) say the government has done either a somewhat (19%) or a very (35%) bad job on consulting business on the ongoing trade talks.

Among the various sectors, opinions vary. Retail businesses are split over the quality of the consultation with 45% saying the government consultation has been good an...

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