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No deal readiness report issued by Government

08 Oct 2019

With a foreword by the Prime Minister, and a preface by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, the report outlines 'the way that the Government hopes to seize the opportunities of Brexit, while preparing for an outcome in which we leave without a deal'.

The report  which is split into the below 10 chapters also presents opportunities which Brexit provides the UK including Public Service,  Health and importantly for the Jewellery industry, Trade.

An extract of the report regarding the trade apportunities Brexit brings states,

"For the first time in nearly 50 years, the UK will have an independent trade policy, and be free to articulate our own voice at the World Trade Organization. We will be able to set our own tariffs, take our own decisions on regulatory issues, and create new and ambitious trade relationships around the world."

On release of the report, Simon Forrester NAJ Chief Executive said,

“While a deal or no deal Brexit is still uncertain, we urge Jewellery businesses to consider the actions which need to be taken in both scenarios.”

The report is split into the following 10 chapters;

  • 1 - Borders
  • 2- Citizens
  • 3 - Data Protection
  • 4 - Energy and Environment
  • 5 - Services
  • 6 - Industry
  • 7 - Public Services and Local Authority
  • 8 - Northen Ireland
  • 9 - Devolved Administrations, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories
  • 10 - Operation Yellowhammer and Security.

Ends

Source:

gov.uk