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UKFT chairman warns of Brexit deadlock

29/11/2017

The chairman of the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has warned that the uncertainty surrounding Brexit negotiations is affecting business and the “deadlock needs to be broken”. Nigel Lugg said: “We need the UK and the EU to swiftly agree on citizens’ rights, financial issues and the Northern Irish border. “Stability in terms of trade...

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