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The UK and the European Union have succeeded in reaching a provisional post-Brexit trade deal, with only days left before the end of the transition period on December 31st. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/brexit-deal-is-finally-done-boris-johnson-announces-vclmgmzn9?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1608821950
Twists, turns and talk of fish dominated eleven of negotiations that ultimately came down to the wire, and will set the ground for decades to come https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/inside-story-of-how-the-brexit-deal-was-done-3qb5sm7x2?utm_source=Tiwtter&utm_campaign=Brexit_b&utm_medium=branded_social&utm_term=Brexit_b&utm_content=Brexit_b
But what will this deal for everyday life from January 1st? What will change and what will not?
The Times analyses what we know so far: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/what-is-brexit-deal-how-affect-uk-t9dtwr2b9?utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Brexit_A&utm_medium=branded_social&utm_term=Brexit&utm_content=Brexit
The Times analyses what we know so far: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/what-is-brexit-deal-how-affect-uk-t9dtwr2b9?utm_source=Twitter&utm_campaign=Brexit_A&utm_medium=branded_social&utm_term=Brexit&utm_content=Brexit
Travel
Crucially, a deal means that airlines’ operating licences remain valid and safety certificates will be recognised. As such, British planes can continue to fly in EU airspace. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/planes-will-still-fly-but-medical-care-at-risk-qlc5j6qnj
Crucially, a deal means that airlines’ operating licences remain valid and safety certificates will be recognised. As such, British planes can continue to fly in EU airspace. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/planes-will-still-fly-but-medical-care-at-risk-qlc5j6qnj
Pets can continue to travel to the Continent without the need for a blood test examined by an EU-approved laboratory, following a preliminary agreement on the topic last week.
Security.
Even with a deal, UK law enforcement will lose tools such as the European arrest warrant, which was introduced to speed up extraditions. Access to these tools can be renegotiated, but will need to be done on a slow, country-by-country basis. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/deal-or-no-deal-how-will-brexit-affect-britains-security-lt2hz9t9r
Even with a deal, UK law enforcement will lose tools such as the European arrest warrant, which was introduced to speed up extraditions. Access to these tools can be renegotiated, but will need to be done on a slow, country-by-country basis. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/deal-or-no-deal-how-will-brexit-affect-britains-security-lt2hz9t9r
Intelligence sharing is also likely to be “more complicated and inevitably slower” and there was a risk that gaps in intelligence could lead to increased crime.
Universities and research.
Even under a deal EU students in Britain, at present paying £9,250 a year, will be charged international fees, averaging about £12,000. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/deal-or-no-deal-how-will-brexit-affect-universities-and-research-kl8fhq2x3
Even under a deal EU students in Britain, at present paying £9,250 a year, will be charged international fees, averaging about £12,000. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/deal-or-no-deal-how-will-brexit-affect-universities-and-research-kl8fhq2x3
However, the introduction of a new post-study work visa means that graduates can stay for two years after finishing their studies.
A deal may also provide an avenue for renegotiation of the Erasmus+ student exchange programme, allowing UK students easier access to study abroad.
A deal may also provide an avenue for renegotiation of the Erasmus+ student exchange programme, allowing UK students easier access to study abroad.
Farming
The UK exports about 30% of its lamb, and 95% of that goes to the European Union. A zero-tariff deal will likely prove a great relief for the sector, which faced tariffs of 48% in a no-deal scenario https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/deal-or-no-deal-farmers-may-be-left-ploughing-lonely-furrow-after-brexit-kjrqblmm9
The UK exports about 30% of its lamb, and 95% of that goes to the European Union. A zero-tariff deal will likely prove a great relief for the sector, which faced tariffs of 48% in a no-deal scenario https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/deal-or-no-deal-farmers-may-be-left-ploughing-lonely-furrow-after-brexit-kjrqblmm9
the absence of tariffs means that trade is expected to continue largely as before, though agricultural exports would still face additional costs of up to 10% because of “non-tariff barriers” such as extra paperwork and border checks.
Despite this, there is likely to still be major disruption for the next few months and downward pressure on prices as a natural side-effect of leaving the single market and the customs union, and the fact that 26% of UK food is procured through the EU.
