Norfolk Chamber recently welcomed Phil Eckersley, the Bank of England’s Agent for the East of England to Norwich City Football Club, where he provided on off the record overview of the UK economy, including the impact of Brexit on the economy, since the Referendum in 2016.
In front of over 80 business leaders, Mr Eckersley answered questions on growth, investment, productivity, trade barriers and the international potential for the UK. He also noted that the Bank of England stands ready to meet both the opportunities and the challenges that may arise from Brexit.
Commenting on the lunch, Fiona Ryder, President of Norfolk Chamber said:
“It was a fantastic opportunity for Chamber members to hear the latest thoughts directly from the Bank of England and we would like to thank Phil Eckersley for joining us for lunch and providing some very relevant economic insight.”