UK’s Hammond: There will be more clarity on Brexit after French election

The UK Finance Minister Hammond was on the wires last hour, speaking on 2017 Budget and Brexit plans on Bloomberg TV.

Key Headlines:

Not expecting radical change in outlook since autumn statement

2017 budget is ‘steady as she goes’,

There is no need to access headroom

Details of Brexit to take longer

Goods & financial services must be included in trade deal

We’ll have a clearer idea of Brexit in 6-months

Businesses speaking on Brexit are saying to ‘get on with it’

There will be more clarity on Brexit after French election