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Preparing For Brexit

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Digby Jones, former Director-General of the CBI hears from companies at the frontline preparing for Brexit at the end of the year - tackling everything from tariffs and trading to transportation. In this episode, he talks Science and Tech. Digby is joined by Felicity Burch, Director of Digital & Tech at the CBI and talks to businesses about how they are dealing with the changes to R&D funding, recruiting talent from the EU and regulations.

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  • 5. Food, Farming and Fishing

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  • 4. Transport & Travel

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    Former Director-General of the CBI Digby Jones hears from companies at the frontline preparing for Brexit at the end of the year - tackling everything from tariffs and trading to transportation. In this episode, he discusses getting goods across the border into and out of the EU. Digby is joined by Elizabeth deJong, Director of Policy at Logistics UK and talks to businesses about how they are dealing with changes to systems and customs.
  • 2. Small Business

    55:04
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