Latest Brexit advice from the UK Embassy. A must read for all UK passport holder
Nov 2nd 2019, 2:34 am
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The idea of a nuclear power station built by the Chinese and managed by the French does not fill me with confidence but the £20 billion is to be paid over the next 35 years as opposed to the £20 billion net we’ve paid to the EU over the last two years.
Nov 2nd 2019, 2:37 am
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No we wouldn't. We'd be funding the replication of all the admin functions the EU currently jointly performs for member countries. In fact, after a consultation with Defra this week, I happen to know that that money won't even cover those costs. They are currently looking to industry to meet the costs of increased staffing.
Nov 2nd 2019, 9:06 am
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Such as they will be charging for REACH quota.
Nov 5th 2019, 3:20 pm
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As already said, it is currently under consultation.... but just a clue, at the moment, within the EU, quota is not charged for. This is only one small example of the admin functions that will have to be replicated. People don't like to hear it but it's happening. Very tempted to include it on invoices (once we know the full scale of the costs) as 'Brexit quota surcharge'. At least then customers will know exactly why the cost is being added on.
Nov 5th 2019, 11:30 pm
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As already said, it is currently under consultation.... but just a clue, at the moment, within the EU, quota is not charged for. This is only one small example of the admin functions that will have to be replicated. People don't like to hear it but it's happening. Very tempted to include it on invoices (once we know the full scale of the costs) as 'Brexit quota surcharge'. At least then customers will know exactly why the cost is being added on.
Nov 6th 2019, 8:16 am
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I know that the industry currently does not pay for quota and that as a result of Brexit, the industry will now have to pay for quota to cover increased admin costs. No, I don't know what the surcharge will yet be but I do know that there will be one. As has now already been said TWICE; it is under consultation. I also know that this is merely ONE aspect in one industry that is being affected by Brexit. I don't doubt that there are many other costs to come.
PS One needs to take into account ALL the admin functions that will have to be replicated plus all the implications of trading without our current FTAs. I rather suspect our current contributions are a drop in the ocean.
PS One needs to take into account ALL the admin functions that will have to be replicated plus all the implications of trading without our current FTAs. I rather suspect our current contributions are a drop in the ocean.
Nov 6th 2019, 9:18 am
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Just another little point: if Brexit is saving the UK so much money, why is DEFRA consulting over how much to charge and how to implement the charge for quota?
Nov 6th 2019, 9:25 am
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