Brexit impact on industry sectors

London remains Europe’s major global finance centre despite Brexit and retains its second-place ranking in a list of the best financial centres around the world behind New York, according to new research.

8 February 2021: As MD of Hutchison Ports Europe, ICAEW member Clemence Cheng has a bird’s eye view on the impact of infrastructure investment on trade, society and the environment.

Following the UK’s exit from the EU, ICAEW’s John Mongelard looks at the future regulatory framework for the UK and the risks ahead.

8 January 2021: As an employer or an employee, it is worth understanding how certain provisions on mobility in the new EU-UK Trade Cooperation Agreement will affect business activities.

16 November 2020: The Chancellor has set out the government’s plans to make the UK a world-leader in green finance and financial technology.

3 November 2020: A webinar hosted by the UK Association of Southeast Asian Nations Business Council has highlighted the strength of the UK-Vietnam trading relationship and the continued opportunities available to both countries.

2 November 2020: Ian Macleod Distillers Ltd is a Scottish independent company that has forged a strong reputation in the spirits industry. Its CFO, Mike Younger, talks Brexit, labels and logistics.

21 October 2020: The Brexit conversation used to revolve largely around processing forms. Now it is more about the CFO grasping that Brexit is a key part of business resilience. This is this view of Tim Morris, Chief Executive of UK Major Ports Group.

House of Lords select committee report on the future UK-EU relationship on trade in services. Considers the crucial elements in the TCA affecting trade in services between the UK and the EU, together with areas where further agreement is required. Sectors covered: financial services; professional and business services; data and digital trade; the creative industries; research and education.

Report from the British Meat Processors Association examining the impact of the first three months of trading with the EU as a third country. The report seeks to differentiate between 'teething problems' and more serious impediments to trade that are affecting British companies.

Snapshot from the Food and Drink Federation providing data on the export and import of food and drink products between the UK and EU in January 2021.

Report from the British Meat Processors Association examining the impact of the first three months of trading with the EU as a third country. The report seeks to differentiate between 'teething problems' and more serious impediments to trade that are affecting British companies.

Snapshot from the Food and Drink Federation providing data on the export and import of food and drink products between the UK and EU in January 2021.

Briefing paper from the House of Commons Library. Discusses the EU REACH regulations for chemicals, the impact of Brexit on the chemicals industry and UK Government plans for a separated UK REACH regime at the end of the transition period.

Suite of on-demand short videos from UK government for businesses on importing, exporting, rules of origin, tariffs, providing services to EU markets, Northern Ireland, data handling, hiring staff, and selling goods. Sector-specific videos also cover chemicals regulations, IP, emissions, waste, and Horizon funding. Free registration required.

Government guidance for businesses explaining five actions they should take now, along with links to detailed sector-specific information. The guide covers the aerospace, automotive, chemicals, construction, consumer goods, electronics and machinery, life sciences, metals and materials, professional and business services, and retail sectors.

Guidance for the retail sector on new rules from 1 January 2021. It covers importing and exporting, selling goods, trading with the EU, workforce, providing services, R&D funding, regulations, and the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Suite of on-demand short videos from UK government for businesses on importing, exporting, rules of origin, tariffs, providing services to EU markets, Northern Ireland, data handling, hiring staff, and selling goods. Sector-specific videos also cover chemicals regulations, IP, emissions, waste, and Horizon funding. Free registration required.

Government guidance for businesses explaining five actions they should take now, along with links to detailed sector-specific information. The guide covers the aerospace, automotive, chemicals, construction, consumer goods, electronics and machinery, life sciences, metals and materials, professional and business services, and retail sectors.

Report from law firm Irwin Mitchell and the National Federation of Builders offering practical advice for construction and building contractors preparing for the end of the transition period. Covers labour, supply chains and contracts.

This 45-minute session with the Institute of Export and International Trade and Bibby Financial Services will update traders on the state of global trade as economies exit Covid-19 lockdowns and the UK adapts to new trade rules with the EU.

House of Lords select committee report on the future UK-EU relationship on trade in services. Considers the crucial elements in the TCA affecting trade in services between the UK and the EU, together with areas where further agreement is required. Sectors covered: financial services; professional and business services; data and digital trade; the creative industries; research and education.

Page from HM Treasury which brings together guidance on the end of the transition period for consumers and financial services businesses from a number of government departments and regulatory bodies.

Guidance from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport for the tourism sector from 1 January 2021. Areas covered include visiting Europe, visiting the UK, employees, data, services, movement of goods and EU funding.

Briefing from UK law firm <a href="https://www.traverssmith.com/">Travers Smith</a> on the issues to be considered for business travel between the UK and the EU27 post transition.

Latest advice from the UK Government on how to prepare for business travel to Europe from 1 January 2021.

Guidance from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport for the civil society sectors, including charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations. Covers what to do before 1 January 2021 to prepare for the end of the transition period.

National Council for Voluntary Organisations guidance on the potential implications of a no-deal Brexit for charities.

A NCVO blog post on how the changes to UK law being made through Brexit secondary legislation may impact charities.

Letter from the Department of Health and Social Care. Provides industry and the wider supply chain with the latest advice and guidance in relation to contingency preparedness, initially put in place for the end of the Brexit transition period to help ensure the continuity of supply of medical goods into the UK.

Suite of on-demand short videos from UK government for businesses on importing, exporting, rules of origin, tariffs, providing services to EU markets, Northern Ireland, data handling, hiring staff, and selling goods. Sector-specific videos also cover chemicals regulations, IP, emissions, waste, and Horizon funding. Free registration required.

Guidance from the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for industry and organisations to follow from 1 January 2021. Areas covered include clinical trials, devices, importing and exporting, IT systems, legislation, licensing, pharmacovigilance and paediatrics.

Government guidance for businesses explaining five actions they should take now, along with links to detailed sector-specific information. The guide covers the aerospace, automotive, chemicals, construction, consumer goods, electronics and machinery, life sciences, metals and materials, professional and business services, and retail sectors.

Guidance for the life sciences sector on new rules from 1 January 2021. It covers importing and exporting, selling goods, trading with the EU, workforce, providing services, R&amp;D funding, regulations, IP, and the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Short guide from life sciences consultancy firm Maetrics. Provides a list of ten actions for the medical device industry to help prepare for the regulatory changes following Brexit. Registration is required to download the guide.

Suite of on-demand short videos from UK government for businesses on importing, exporting, rules of origin, tariffs, providing services to EU markets, Northern Ireland, data handling, hiring staff, and selling goods. Sector-specific videos also cover chemicals regulations, IP, emissions, waste, and Horizon funding. Free registration required.

Guidance published by GOV.UK for those working in the transport sector or travelling to the EU from 1 January 2021. Areas covered include: Bus and coach businesses and drivers; Freight, road transport businesses and commercial drivers; Visiting or living in the EU; Aviation and flying; Maritime and shipping; Rail.

Government guidance for businesses explaining five actions they should take now, along with links to detailed sector-specific information. The guide covers the aerospace, automotive, chemicals, construction, consumer goods, electronics and machinery, life sciences, metals and materials, professional and business services, and retail sectors.