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1/ The U.K. has officially parted ways with the EU — with a trade deal, not a chaotic no-deal split.
The accord brings some relief to businesses, but major issues remain unresolved or at risk of flaring up again. Here's what to watch out for
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The accord brings some relief to businesses, but major issues remain unresolved or at risk of flaring up again. Here's what to watch out for
(thread) https://trib.al/FtUNv6u
2/ Finance 
The deal offers little clarity on financial services, a key pillar of the U.K. economy.
City of London firms must rely on a separate process to retain access to the EU, called equivalence. Discussions, and uncertainty, continue. https://trib.al/yYXhT55
The deal offers little clarity on financial services, a key pillar of the U.K. economy.
City of London firms must rely on a separate process to retain access to the EU, called equivalence. Discussions, and uncertainty, continue. https://trib.al/yYXhT55
3/ Level Playing Field 
Under the deal the U.K. doesn't have to align with EU laws. But the bloc can impose tariffs if it can show Britain is distorting fair competition.
This means the question of levies on U.K.-EU trade is still far from settled. https://trib.al/0MoJaWY
Under the deal the U.K. doesn't have to align with EU laws. But the bloc can impose tariffs if it can show Britain is distorting fair competition.
This means the question of levies on U.K.-EU trade is still far from settled. https://trib.al/0MoJaWY
4/ Data 
The U.K. and EU have agreed only a temporary solution, lasting six months, to keep data flowing between their territories.
EU officials say a separate legal agreement could be reached in 2021. https://trib.al/xGHoYU8
The U.K. and EU have agreed only a temporary solution, lasting six months, to keep data flowing between their territories.
EU officials say a separate legal agreement could be reached in 2021. https://trib.al/xGHoYU8
/5 Fish 
The deal contains a 5.5 year transition period for fisheries, a totemic issue in the negotiations.
During that time Britain will be able to catch 25% more than under the old rules. After that, access will be subject to annual negotiations. https://trib.al/d1zrqlz
The deal contains a 5.5 year transition period for fisheries, a totemic issue in the negotiations.
During that time Britain will be able to catch 25% more than under the old rules. After that, access will be subject to annual negotiations. https://trib.al/d1zrqlz
6/ Gibraltar 
The Brexit trade deal didn't include a settlement on Gibraltar.
Spain and the U.K. reached a separate, preliminary deal to keep borders open with just hours to spare. Madrid says it hopes a final agreement will follow within six months. https://trib.al/lztviFY
The Brexit trade deal didn't include a settlement on Gibraltar.
Spain and the U.K. reached a separate, preliminary deal to keep borders open with just hours to spare. Madrid says it hopes a final agreement will follow within six months. https://trib.al/lztviFY
7/ Even with a trade deal, goods will not flow as smoothly as they once did.
Here's a quick guide to what will change, from customs, to immigration, to duty free shopping. https://trib.al/gOXuv6W
Here's a quick guide to what will change, from customs, to immigration, to duty free shopping. https://trib.al/gOXuv6W
8/ Potential disruption at the U.K.-EU border is one of the British government's biggest Brexit concerns.
Logistics firms have redoubled efforts to relieve pressure on truck traffic, stepping up air freight, container ferry and air-cargo shipments. https://trib.al/XYjYc26
Logistics firms have redoubled efforts to relieve pressure on truck traffic, stepping up air freight, container ferry and air-cargo shipments. https://trib.al/XYjYc26
9/ The Brexit trade deal was hammered out in 2,000 hours of talks spanning nine months.
Despite the bartering, suspicion and threats, it's clear both sides were desperate to reach an agreement.
Read the inside story here (ends) https://trib.al/NzmQYvx
Despite the bartering, suspicion and threats, it's clear both sides were desperate to reach an agreement.
Read the inside story here
(ends) https://trib.al/NzmQYvx
