Business hails Brexit white paper as a 'massive step forward'

Industry leaders welcome greater clarity but say there are worrying gaps in May’s plansBusiness leaders have said that the government’s Brexit white paper is a “massive step forward” for the UK and have called on the EU to be pragmatic in its response. However, the financial services industry attacked the government, describing the white paper as a “real blow” for the sector. While the document was hailed for its clarity on the UK’s negotiating position,