Sign up to FREE daily email alerts from mirror - politics Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailBig business is already casting doubt on Boris Johnson’s buccaneering claim that 2020 would be a “fantastic” year in his New Year address. The UK economy ended 2019 in “stagnation” amid long-term uncertainty and rising business costs, according to a major new report. The British Chambers of Commerce said its research suggested “protracted weakness” across the economy, affecting firms in manufacturing and services. It warned the Prime Minister must move quickly to ensure that his Brexit plans deliver “a clear future trading relationship” with the European Union to strengthen prospects. (Image: REUTERS)Investment plans remain weak by historic standards, while cash flow has only improved slightly from its lowest level in eight years.

Source: Daily Mirror January 02, 2020 19:07 UTC