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The CBI has called on businesses throughout the UK to help ensure that their employees get the opportunity to visit their polling station and vote in the EU referendum on 23 June. 

Carolyn Fairbairn, CBI Director-General said:

“The referendum on 23 June will be the biggest decision that most of us will get to vote on in our lifetimes.

“The decision on whether we choose to stay in the EU will have serious implications for our economy, jobs and the opportunities for young people in the years ahead and it’s important everyone has their say. 

“Only by having a clear result, where everyone’s voice has been heard will we be able to build stability and move on after the vote, whatever the outcome.

“Firms have an important role to play: where possible, they should do what they can to help their staff have the time to cast their vote.

“That might mean showing greater flexibility on when they expect employees to arrive at work and leave for the day, or perhaps see how shift patterns can be adjusted as a one-off.”

Alex Chesterman, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Zoopla Property Group said: 

"We believe the EU referendum is one of the most important decisions in recent memory that we each have a say in and one which will likely affect all of us for many years to come.

"Given the importance of this matter, we are keen to ensure that everyone at ZPG who wishes to exercise their right to vote has the time to do so.

"That’s why we are allowing all our staff, if they wish, to take a half day off on this day to ensure they can visit their respective polling station."