France's Economy Minister has said a "timely" investment should be made by EDF on its Hinkley Point nuclear project in the UK following Britain's decision to leave the European Union.
French oil services company Technip said there was no reason for Britain's exit from the European Union to impact its merger with FMC Technologies - including plans for London to be the legal headquarters of the new group.
The managing director of Score Europe said industry must "rise to the challenge" and "pull together" after the UK voted by a narrow margin to leave the European Union.
The chairman of Balmoral Group Jimmy Milne said the UK's economy is "robust enough" to hold its own in the world market, after the country voted by a close margin to exit the European Union.
The UK and devolved governments must show strong leadership to stabilise the economy following the decision to quit the European Union (EU), business and industry chiefs have said.