We all know Britain must be ‘open for business’ when we leave the EU – but how?

As Brexit continues to dominate the headlines there is, understandably, a great deal of anxiety surrounding the UK’s future prosperity, and our ability to protect and grow Britain’s reputation as a major business centre. What is agreed almost across the board is that we must ensure we make post-Brexit Britain an attractive business environment.

The referendum was a largely political event, but its economic consequences are enormous and will be felt for years to come. If we want a positive economic outcome from the vote, then UK business needs to flourish. But what’s talked about far less is how to create the conditions that will allow that to happen, which makes Number 10’s release of important Brexit policy papers on Tuesday a welcome, and possibly overdue, announcement.

The maritime sector is well placed to discuss how Britain can make itself attractive to business and investment post-Brexit. Nearly 1 million jobs are supported by the sector, which contributes tens of billions of pounds to the economy.