Unilever boss warns WTO rules would be 'worst case scenario' after Brexit

The boss of Unilever has warned that a reversion to World Trade Organisation rules following Brexit would be the “worst case scenario” as the consumer goods giant nears a decision on whether to pick the UK or the Netherlands as its headquarter base. Paul Polman said that it would be a “real shame” for the UK to trade under WTO terms and the Government needed to opt for “the best outcome for the UK and Europe.” "In the end I hope that common sense prevails,&rdq