Research conducted by BDO indicates that over two-thirds of businesses see a second-wave of COVID-19 as a bigger threat to their existence than a no-deal Brexit. The accounting firm’s survey found that the pandemic had pushed preparations for Brexit down the list of priorities for British businesses, with just a third of bosses considering adapting their business for Brexit as a top priority. Despite the current challenges, 41% of medium-sized businesses intend to invest, particularly in technology, over the next six months, and 40% plan to hire graduates or apprentices.
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