In this week’s EU exit bulletin, we bring you the latest guidance updates and publications relevant to EU exit and news that the Trader Support Service, as recommended by the Institute, is being extended beyond 31 December 2022. We also update you on recent developments in relation to the Protocol on Ireland / Northern Ireland.
Trader Support Service (“TSS”) extension
Earlier this week it was announced that the TSSS will be extended for a year beyond 31 December 2022 when it was due to end. The Institute has been seeking an extension to the TSS for over a year now via various letters, submissions to consultations and most recently in its Next Financial Year 2022 publication.
Update on the Protocol
The Northern Ireland Protocol Bill is expected to have its second reading in the House of Lords next week on Tuesday 11 October.
Last week, the Prime Minister Liz Truss met with the European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after which a short joint statement was published which confirmed that the discussions included the Protocol. However no further detail or information was provided.
Miscellaneous updated guidance etc.
The latest guidance updates, and publications relevant to EU exit are as follows:-