Country tells of uncertainties over Brexit in latest survey

Ratings agency Fitch maintains Britain's AA debt will cause difficulties connected to Brexit transition. [Photo: Courtesy]

Ratings agency Fitch on Friday maintained Britain's long-time AA debt rating, but warned of risks connected to a potentially difficult Brexit transition.

Concerns are mounting that Britain will exit the European Union in March without a deal in place with Brussels, an outcome widely seen as a worst-case scenario that would have a disastrous impact on the economy.