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Brexit also poses threats to the Irish economy

July 18, 2016

UK based think tank the EY Item Club has cut its growth estimate for Britain, warning of a "severe loss of momentum" for the economy caused by leaving the EU. That's bad news for EU member Ireland too.

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Nordirland Grenze
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It's business activities are closely linked with the UK.