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E279 That Greats Business Show - Billy Griffin, VP BITA, is UK changing its Brexit mind??

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Show Notes

Brexit, Britain and the business opportunity Ireland shouldn’t ignore

A lot of Irish businesses quietly turned their backs on the UK after Brexit — paperwork, friction, hassle.

But here’s the thing: The UK never stopped being one of Ireland’s biggest trading partners. In Episode 279 of That Great Business Show, Conall Ó Móráin talks to Billy Griffin, Vice President of BITA, about why now may be the time for Irish businesses to take a fresh look at Britain — and where the real opportunities (and blockages) lie. We cover: Why Brexit is still costing UK growth — and what that means for Ireland How red tape, permits and skills recognition are quietly choking trade Why services travel better than goods post-Brexit The surprising truth about doing business in Manchester vs London What BITA actually delivers beyond business cards and bad coffee As always, we bring you insight, not hype.

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