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Brexit

Chancellor announces support for post-Brexit future

Page summary

The Chancellor will announce a package of measures to support

the next generation, promote economic growth, and prepare for a

post-Brexit future.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

10:43am, 28 September 2019

Information for UK nationals in Switzerland and Liechtenstein

Page summary

The British Embassy Berne is holding a series of outreach events

across Switzerland and Liechtenstein to update UK nationals on

Brexit, and answer any questions they may have.

Change made

We have added a readout of the Facebook Q&A on 24

September 2019.

Time updated

10:52am, 30 September 2019

Using the Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System

(IPAFFS)

Page summary

How to use the UK’s new notification system to import animals

and animal products from non-EU countries.

Change made

Unwithdrew page because IPAFFS is now open for registration.

Time updated

11:02am, 30 September 2019

Information and events for British citizens in the Netherlands

Page summary

The British Embassy in The Hague and the British Consulate in

Amsterdam will hold a series of engagement events for UK

Nationals working, studying and living in the Netherlands.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

11:06am, 30 September 2019

EU Settlement Scheme: view and prove your rights in the UK

Page summary

Information for EU citizens applying to the EU Settlement

Scheme.

Change made

Added a hyperlink to the ‘View and prove your rights in the UK’

checking service page.

Time updated

11:42am, 30 September 2019

Information and events for UK nationals living in Sweden

Page summary

The British Embassy in Stockholm has been holding meetings

across Sweden to update UK nationals working and living in the

country and answering their questions regarding Britain’s exit

from the European Union.

Change made

New Q&A session for UK nationals on 7 October in central

Stockholm

Time updated

12:51pm, 30 September 2019

Living in Sweden

Page summary

Official information British people moving to and living in Sweden

need to know, including Brexit guidance, residency, healthcare

and driving.

Change made

Brexit update: Register for new Q&A session for UK nationals on

7 October in central Stockholm. See the ‘attend one of our

citizens outreach meetings’ section.

Time updated

1:09pm, 30 September 2019

Importing animals, animal products and high-risk food and feed

not of animal origin if there’s a no-deal Brexit

Page summary

What you need to do to import animals, animal products, high-

risk food and feed into the UK after a no-deal Brexit.

Change made

Added the process for importing from the EU into the UK.

Time updated

1:53pm, 30 September 2019

Fishermen: steps to land fishery products into the EU after Brexit

Page summary

The way you import to and export from the EU will change after

Brexit. These flowcharts explain the new processes for landing

fishery products into the EU.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

2:16pm, 30 September 2019

Flowcharts for import and export processes after Brexit

Page summary

The way you import to and export from the EU will change after

Brexit. These flowcharts explain the new processes for certain

goods and products.

Change made

Added the flowchart for direct landings of UK caught marine fish

into EU ports after Brexit (Fishermen: steps to land fishery

products into the EU after Brexit).

Time updated

2:18pm, 30 September 2019

Brexit Local Government Delivery Board: September 2019

update

Page summary

Update from the meetings held on 31 July and 3 September

2019.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

3:00pm, 30 September 2019

UK fisheries agreement signed with Norway

Page summary

UK and Norway have signed continuity agreement which enables

UK vessels to continue fishing in Norwegian waters after 31

October.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

3:23pm, 30 September 2019

Changes to nutrition legislation if there’s a no-deal Brexit

Page summary

Information for food business operators about practical changes

that will be made to nutrition legislation if there’s a no-deal Brexit.

Change made

The following information has been added: references to the

forthcoming Food and Feed Hygiene and Safety (Miscellaneous

Amendments) (EU Exit) (No.2) Regulations 2019, further

information on how the UK Nutrition and Health Claims

Committee may conduct the assessment of applications for new

nutrition and health claims made in the UK, andadditional contact

information.

Time updated

3:41pm, 30 September 2019

Exporting active substance manufactured in the UK in a no-deal

Brexit

Page summary

Information on the ‘Written Confirmation’ process, for active

substances manufactured in the United Kingdom (UK), in a no-

deal Brexit

Change made

Uploaded an updated version of API Written Confirmations

document

Time updated

4:00pm, 30 September 2019

UK product safety and metrology in a no-deal Brexit

Page summary

Detailed guides for businesses on specific product safety and

metrology regulations in a no-deal Brexit.

Change made

Guides added for Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016,

Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and Toys

(Safety) Regulations 2011.

Time updated

4:13pm, 30 September 2019

Importing and exporting plants and plant products if there’s a no-

deal Brexit

Page summary

How to trade in plants and plant products inside and outside the

EU if there’s a no-deal Brexit.

Change made

Explains how to prepare for the new EU Smarter Rules for Safer

Food regulations

Time updated

4:57pm, 30 September 2019

Export food, drink and agricultural products

Page summary

Check if you need a certificate to export food, drink and

agricultural products, and what you’ll need to do in a no-deal

Brexit.

Change made

Updated fees section due to 2019 regulations

Time updated

10:03am, 1 October 2019

HMRC adds a further £10 million to boost customs expertise

Page summary

Grants will help customs agents recruit more staff to manage

customs declarations before and after Brexit on 31 October.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

1:00pm, 1 October 2019

Apply for grants if your business completes customs declarations

Page summary

Find out what grants you can apply for to get funding for

recruitment, training and IT improvements if your business

completes customs declarations.

Change made

You can now apply for funding towards hiring new staff to help

your business complete customs declarations. More information

about this has been added.

Time updated

1:00pm, 1 October 2019

UKFAs prepare licensing for commercial fishing in non-UK

waters after Brexit

Page summary

A licensing authority has been set up to ensure UK fishermen

have the correct licences to fish legally in line with any negotiated

agreements, in non-UK waters.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

2:04pm, 1 October 2019

Meeting British citizens across Italy

Page summary

The British Embassy in Rome is holding meetings across Italy to

update British citizens working and living in the country.

Change made

New citizens outreach meeting on the 15 October 2019 in Milan

Time updated

2:06pm, 1 October 2019

Brexit readiness fund extended to help businesses to prepare

Page summary

Application deadline extended and an extra £5 million available

to help businesses prepare for Brexit on 31 October.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

3:44pm, 1 October 2019

EU Exit guidance for agri-food stakeholders from Defra

Page summary

The Agri-Food chain stakeholder team at Defra has shared

guidance to ensure that businesses are ready for leaving the EU

on 31 October

Change made

First published.

Time updated

5:07pm, 1 October 2019

Importing and exporting waste if there’s no Brexit deal

Page summary

What UK waste importers and exporters must do to prepare for

changes to rules around waste shipments if the UK leaves the

EU with no deal.

Change made

Added the link to the Brexit process maps collection

Time updated

8:58am, 2 October 2019

Department for Exiting the European Union External and

Stakeholder Contacts Privacy Notice

Page summary

This privacy notice explains how the Department for Exiting the

European Union will process personal data for external and

stakeholder contacts

Change made

First published.

Time updated

10:10am, 2 October 2019

EU Settlement Scheme: ID document scanner locations

Page summary

Locations where you can go to get your biometric ID document

scanned if you do not have an Android device with near field

communication (NFC).

Change made

Location in Pontypridd added.

Time updated

10:51am, 2 October 2019

Import of products, animals, food and feed system (IPAFFS)

Page summary

IPAFFS is the UK’s new notification system for importing animals

and animal products.

Change made

IPAFFS is open for registration.

Time updated

11:43am, 2 October 2019

Notice 29/19 – All Importers

Page summary

Information for businesses with tariff quota licences

Change made

First published.

Time updated

12:08pm, 2 October 2019

Notice 30/19 – Import Rights

Page summary

Information on WTO Tariff Rate Quotas managed by Import

Rights: Beef and Poultrymeat

Change made

First published.

Time updated

12:08pm, 2 October 2019

British Embassy Q&A events in Austria

Page summary

The British Embassy in Vienna is holding a series of outreach

events in cities across Austria, to update UK nationals on Brexit.

Change made

Added links to event registration pages. Registration will open at

midday a fortnight before each event, but you can sign up now

using the links to receive a reminder email an hour before

registration opens. Once registration opens, it will be available

using the same links.

Time updated

2:46pm, 2 October 2019

UK proposals for a new Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland

Page summary

The UK Government’s proposal to the EU for a new Protocol on

Ireland/Northern Ireland, presented on 2 October 2019.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

3:05pm, 2 October 2019

Living in Estonia

Page summary

Official information for British people moving to and living in

Estonia, including Brexit guidance, residency, healthcare and

driving.

Change made

Brexit update: Driving section updated to reflect new transition

period to exchange UK driving licences

Time updated

3:38pm, 2 October 2019

Preparing for no deal Brexit if you work in gambling

Page summary

Use our 8 point checklist to understand what you need to do to

prepare for no deal Brexit if you work in gambling.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

3:50pm, 2 October 2019

Preparing for no deal Brexit if you provide digital, technology and

computer services

Page summary

Use our 10 point checklist to understand what you need to do to

prepare for no deal Brexit if you provide digital, technology and

computer services.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

3:51pm, 2 October 2019

Preparing for no deal Brexit if you work in the creative industries

Page summary

Use our 10 point checklist to understand what you need to do to

prepare for no deal Brexit if you work in the creative industries.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

3:51pm, 2 October 2019

Preparing for no deal Brexit if you work in arts, culture or heritage

Page summary

Use our 10 point checklist to understand what you need to do to

prepare for no deal Brexit if you work in the arts, culture or

heritage sector.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

3:51pm, 2 October 2019

Preparing for no deal Brexit if you work in tourism

Page summary

Use our 10 point checklist to understand what you need to do to

prepare for no deal Brexit if you work in the tourism or hospitality

business.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

3:52pm, 2 October 2019

Preparing for no deal Brexit if you work in sports and recreation

Page summary

Use our 10 point checklist to understand what you need to do to

prepare for no deal Brexit if you work in sports and recreation.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

3:52pm, 2 October 2019

Preparing for no deal Brexit if you work in media and

broadcasting

Page summary

Use our 10 point checklist to understand what you need to do to

prepare for no deal Brexit if you provide telecom and information

services.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

3:53pm, 2 October 2019

Exporting objects of cultural interest if there’s no Brexit deal

Page summary

What you need to know and do to export or import objects of

cultural interest in a no-deal Brexit.

Change made

Updated information on whether ACE will be able to issue EU

licences after 31 October 2019.

Time updated

4:01pm, 2 October 2019

Living in Ireland

Page summary

Official information British people moving to and living in Ireland

need to know, including Brexit guidance, residency, healthcare

and driving.

Change made

Brexit update: new information about exchanging UK driving

licences and motor insurance in the ´driving section.´ Updates in

the ´visa and residency´ and ´working in Ireland´ section.

Time updated

4:15pm, 2 October 2019

Brexit guidance for DCMS sectors

Page summary

Information for DCMS sectors to help them get ready for Brexit.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

4:29pm, 2 October 2019

Returning to the UK

Page summary

This page provides information about some of the actions you

may need to take if you are a UK national living abroad and you

are returning to the UK permanently.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

11:00am, 3 October 2019

PM's Commons statement on Brexit negotiations: 3 October

2019

Page summary

Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a statement in the House of

Commons.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

11:59am, 3 October 2019

Information and events for British citizens in Spain

Page summary

The British Embassy and Consulates regularly hold events

across Spain to update British citizens on the UK’s departure

from the European Union.

Change made

Brexit update: new information on citizens outreach meetings

across Spain.

Time updated

12:34pm, 3 October 2019

Healthcare after Brexit: citizens of the EU, Norway, Iceland,

Liechtenstein and Switzerland living in the UK

Page summary

Information on healthcare for citizens of EU countries, Norway,

Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland living in the UK after the

UK leaves the EU.

Change made

Added no-deal Brexit arrangement for Spanish citizens.

Time updated

12:51pm, 3 October 2019

Healthcare after Brexit: citizens of the EU, Norway, Iceland,

Liechtenstein and Switzerland visiting the UK

Page summary

Information on access to NHS healthcare for residents of EU

countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland visiting

the UK after the UK leaves the EU.

Change made

Added no-deal Brexit arrangement for Spanish visitors.

Time updated

12:51pm, 3 October 2019

Overseas visitor charging: no-deal Brexit guidance for NHS

service providers

Page summary

How changes to charging rules will affect how you recover costs

from overseas visitors and migrants if there is a no-deal Brexit.

Change made

Added no-deal Brexit arrangement for Spanish visitors.

Time updated

12:51pm, 3 October 2019

Brexit: preparations for schools in England

Page summary

Advice for schools in England on how to prepare for Brexit.

Change made

Updated ‘European teaching qualifications’ with information for

those applying for qualified teacher status after Brexit.

Time updated

2:56pm, 3 October 2019

Events to help you get ready for Brexit

Page summary

Departments across government are holding events to help your

business get ready for Brexit.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

3:12pm, 3 October 2019

Balai Directive: moving live animals, semen and embryos

Page summary

How to move animals for research, display and conservation and

what you’ll need to do if there’s a no-deal Brexit.

Change made

Added a section on what to do in a no-deal Brexit.

Time updated

3:32pm, 3 October 2019

Variations to Marketing Authorisations (MAs) after Brexit

Page summary

How the MHRA will process variations to Marketing

Authorisations (MAs) if there’s a no-deal Brexit.

Change made

Updated page title and summary to clarify this guidance is about

what the process would be after a no-deal Brexit. The rest of the

page has not changed.

Time updated

3:41pm, 3 October 2019

EU Settlement Scheme caseworker guidance

Page summary

Guidance for caseworkers considering applications under the EU

Settlement Scheme.

Change made

Updated main caseworker guidance

Time updated

4:19pm, 3 October 2019

Registering new packaging information for medicines after Brexit

Page summary

How and when to register updated packaging and information

leaflets when new marketing authorisations have been issued in

a no-deal Brexit.

Change made

Updated page title and summary to explain more clearly that this

guidance applies if there’s a no-deal Brexit. The rest of the page

has not changed.

Time updated

1:05pm, 4 October 2019

Reference Medicinal Products (RMPs) after Brexit

Page summary

There will be changes to the legislation of Reference Medicinal

Products (RMPs) used to support abridged marketing

authorisation applications if there’s a no-deal Brexit.

Change made

Updated page title and summary to clarify there will be changes

to the legislation used if there’s a no-deal Brexit. The rest of the

page has not changed.

Time updated

1:11pm, 4 October 2019

Importing medicines from the EEA after Brexit

Page summary

If you import human medicines from the EU, Switzerland,

Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein, you’ll need to review your

wholesale dealer’s licence if there’s a no-deal Brexit.

Change made

Updated page titles and the summary to clarify that this guidance

is about importing medicines from EEA countries if there’s a no-

deal Brexit. The rest of the content has not changed.

Time updated

1:12pm, 4 October 2019

Licensing biosimilars, ATMPs and PMFs after Brexit

Page summary

The way you apply to licence biological products will change if

there’s a no-deal Brexit.

Change made

Updated page title and summary to clarify that the process will

change if there’s a no-deal Brexit. The rest of the page has not

changed.

Time updated

1:16pm, 4 October 2019

Preparing for a no deal Brexit if you provide telecoms services

Page summary

Use our checklist to understand what you need to do to prepare

for no deal Brexit if you provide telecoms services.

Change made

First published.

Time updated

1:18pm, 4 October 2019

Webinars: preparing to make submissions to the MHRA after

Brexit

Page summary

Webinars for pharmaceutical companies, clinical trial sponsors,

e-cigarette producers and brokers of medicinal products about

new MHRA systems you’ll need to use if there’s a no-deal Brexit.

Change made

Updated page title and summary to clarify who the webinars are

for. The rest of the page has not changed.

Time updated

1:53pm, 4 October 2019

Export fish after a no-deal Brexit

Page summary

How to export fish after a no-deal Brexit, what documents you

may need and customs rules to follow.

Change made

Added time specification in storage document section

Time updated

3:11pm, 4 October 2019

Information and events for British citizens in Denmark

Page summary

The British Embassy in Copenhagen has been holding meetings

across Denmark to update UK nationals working and living in the

country and answering their questions regarding Britain’s exit

from the European Union.

Change made

Updated with new event in kolding

Time updated

3:23pm, 4 October 2019

UK trade agreements with non-EU countries in a no-deal Brexit

Page summary

Find out which new trade agreements will be in place if there’s a

no-deal Brexit.

Change made

Added Tunisia to list of signed trade agreements.

Time updated

3:59pm, 4 October 2019

Horizon 2020 funding after Brexit

Page summary

How Horizon 2020 funding will be affected.

Change made

We’ve updated the page to provide clarity on UK coordination of

Horizon 2020 projects after Brexit. We’ve also confirmed the

scope of the government’s commitment to ensure that all relevant

UK bids to mono-beneficiary Horizon 2020 calls that are

submitted before Brexit are assessed.

Time updated

4:00pm, 4 October 2019

UK trade agreement continuity: statistics and analysis

Page summary

This document provides figures on UK trade continuity

agreements.

Change made

Statistics updated after signing of UK-Tunisia trade agreement.

Time updated

5:16pm, 4 October 2019

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