As the date of the UK’s departure from the EU draws ever nearer, the prospect of a ‘no deal’ scenario grows. As the government puts it:

“While progress has been significant and we remain confident that a positive deal can be achieved, until both the UK government and the European Union sign a Withdrawal Agreement and it is ratified by the UK Parliament and the European Parliament, there remains a possibility that we may leave the EU without a deal in March 2019.

“A ‘no deal’ scenario is one where the UK leaves the EU and becomes a third country at 11pm GMT on 29 March 2019 without a Withdrawal Agreement and framework for a future relationship in place between the UK and the EU.”

With this in mind, the government has drawn up advice for individuals and businesses on how to prepare for Brexit in the event of a ‘no deal’ scenario.

The areas covered are:

• Applying for EU-funded programmes
• Civil nuclear and nuclear research
• Farming
• Importing and exporting
• Labelling products and making them safe
• Money and tax
• Regulating medicines and medical equipment
• State aid
• Studying in the UK or EU
• Workplace rights

This advice comprises 25 technical notices. The government says it will publish more notices in September.

Government preparations for a ‘no deal’ scenario

The government has published this overview of its preparations for Brexit in the event of leaving without a deal, including plans already in place and the UK and EU’s approach to negotiations.

EU Settlement Scheme – employer toolkit

This toolkit contains tools and information with which employers can support EU citizen employees and their families on the EU Settlement Scheme.

Brexit in Buckinghamshire

For more information and support, visit our Brexit in Buckinghamshire page.