yes prime minister or chazen has done a framework deal with the european union but is predecessor theresag a struggle to get through parliament. companies that do business across the channel oi’ that do business across the channel or irish sea are pretty clear in what they actually want. frictionless trade, no delays at borders and no tariffs. mrjohnson pots ideal would not give them that but it would be a better option than no deal at all. that really would introduce new barriers to trade for sub some businesses —— and some business leaders like one in cheshire think that is as good as it is going to get and it should be accepted. but others are not so sure. they want to see more scrutiny of the deal and they do not want to see and rushed through parliament. and even if the deal does pass, it really sets the scene for yet more talks with the european union about a future free trade agreement. so would be can be pretty certain of is whatever happens in parliament, there is still going to be a great deal of uncertainty for businesses here. the pound is holding above one us dollar 29 cents.