Most Brits think UK will leave EU without a deal, report finds

LONDON (Aug 23): Most of the British public believes the UK will leave the European Union without a deal, with many planning to cut costs on everything from clothes to home extensions, a survey finds.

The KPMG report found 54% of respondents thought the chance of Britain leaving the bloc without a deal was now likely. It polled 3,044 adults between Aug. 4 and Aug. 6. If the UK doesn’t strike a deal, 70% thought prices would rise and a similar number said they would alter their spending.

The UK government will publish the first in a series of no-deal Brexit notices on Thursday, advising business and consumers on how to cope should UK leaves the EU without an agreement. A second batch will be published in September. They cover everything from financial services to travel.

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