This month will be pivotal in whether UK leaves the EU with or without a deal, following fireworks in the 8th round of Brexit negotiations a fortnight ago.
It was always likely that the autumn would hit difficult moments in the UK-EU negotiations. And the pressure is firmly on next week for both sides to work through their differences to achieve a deal.
All recent attention has focused not on progressing the talks, but the publication of the UK Internal Market Bill. The Bill has sparked heated discussions on both sides of the Channel and across the Atlantic. The CBI have analysed what the Internal Market Bill means for businesses here.
It is important to note that although the Bill has been met with dismay in Europe, the negotiating talks have not yet broken down. There is still a chance for a deal. The CBI are in frequent conversations with key counterparts in Brussels, and the mood is much more measured and constructive behind the scenes.
Both sides are still stressing there is still time to secure a deal and are working towards this end. But timelines remain extremely tight, with little room for error on either side to avoid a no deal outcome. As we head into this critical period, the CBI has two main priorities:
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