UK PM May to UK business leaders: Companies should think of 2-year transition period as assured

Sources familiar with the meeting between UK business leaders and UK PM May

In addition:

• Almost all of The business leaders at the Brexit meeting with Prime Minister May, expressed concern about access to talent after Brexit, and during transition period
• told business leaders she understands the need for Brexit clarity soon.
• FM Hammond said clarity is more important than perfection
• number of business leaders told May and ministers the investment cycle means there are decisions coming at the end of 2017, star of 2018
• May told business leaders she understands the need secure mutual recognition of UK-EU regulations