The UK finance minister Philip Hammond was out on the wires in the last hour, saying that there has been a hit to UK economy due to Brexit uncertainty.
Key quotes:
“¢ There will be a boost to the UK economy when PM May lands a deal.
“¢ Many businesses are sitting on their hands.
“¢ Next few weeks will be critical, this is a live negotiation.
“¢ The mood is that EU wants to do a deal.
“¢ We have our red lines, non-negotiable parts of the Brexit talk.
“¢ We are talking about how to implement customs arrangements.