New Barrier For UK’s Brexit Plans; Industry Looks For Potential Opportunities
Executive Summary
The UK Parliament may get to vote on the terms of the country’s departure from the EU if an important legal decision handed down Nov. 3 is upheld. Industry is looking at potential opportunities from Brexit as the next round of talks with the government nears.
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