Swindon & Wiltshire News
Businesses face uncertainty following Brexit, says Thames Valley Chamber
Businesses face uncertainty while a roadmap to a new trading relationship with the EU emerges.
That’s the view of Thames Valley Chamber of Commerce, the regional business organisation which includes Swindon Chamber of Commerce.
Chief executive Paul Britton said: “For most businesses, change will not be immediate. However, all firms face uncertainty in the medium term, particularly until a roadmap to a new trading relationship with the EU emerges. Two-way trade, not just with the EU but with nations around the world, could be impacted for some time.
“Businesses will have questions on the future of investment, hiring, growth, migration, and existing trade relationships, so there needs to be a detailed plan from the Government to support the economy and avoid a prolonged period of uncertainty.”
But he stressed the Chamber was taking a ‘here to help’ approach:
“In conjunction with the British Chambers of Commerce and our members, we will, over the next uncertain months, brief businesses as new developments emerge and ensure that concerns are shared with the Government.
“Our reputation for International Trade Services and business representation, means we are uniquely placed to provide support.
“Local companies will, and should, turn to our Chamber for answers and reassurance in this time of change.
“Last year the value of export processed by the Chamber exceeded £1.2bn. We dealt with 155 different countries in an excess of 100,000 international trade transactions.
“Using this track record and experience TVCC will continue to brief business as new changes emerge, provide briefing on trade arrangement proposals and answer compliance, certification and market opportunity questions.”
