After receiving some confirmation of plans to leave the EU single market earlier in the week, business and world leaders can now develop a clear strategy on Brexit. Already, financial companies such as HSBC and UBS have announced that 1000’s of jobs will be moved from London to continental Europe. Christine Lagarde, head of the International Monetary Fund has warned that the UK economy will face huge risks in leaving the EU single market. Our industry is aware of the challenges but welcomes clarity. Milan Panchmatia, Managing Partner of 4C Associates, a leading procurement consultancy, says “We believe that the vast majority of the procurement community, both in the UK as well as in the wider world will welcome the increased clarity now offered. The hope remains that the UK government is true to the wishes of the people and negotiates the best possible trading deals it can with the EU and elsewhere.”