Policy Area

Europe

The UK voted to leave the European Union in the 23 June 2016 EU referendum. The government is now preparing to leave the EU in the best possible way for the UK’s national interest.

Announcements

1. Devolved Brexit legislation referred to the Supreme Court

   • 17 April 2018
   • Press release

2. Global economic outlook: trade, growth and the Commonwealth

   • 16 April 2018
   • Speech

3. British Embassy Paris meeting British Citizens across France

   • 13 April 2018
   • Worldwide news story

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Consultations

1. Call for evidence to identify UK interest in existing EU trade remedy measures

   • 28 November 2017
   • Closed consultation

2. Call for evidence and briefing note: EEA-workers in the UK labour market

   • 29 September 2017
   • Closed consultation

3. Public consultation on the United Kingdom’s future legal framework for imposing and implementing sanctions

   • 2 August 2017
   • Consultation outcome

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Publications

1. Information about the Withdrawal Bill

   • 18 April 2018
   • Policy paper

2. Future of cohesion policy - position paper

   • 11 April 2018
   • Policy paper

3. Evaluation of the European Social Fund 2014 to 2020

   • 11 April 2018
   • Guidance

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Statistics

1. European Union Finances 2017

   • 16 March 2018
   • Official Statistics

2. The impact of sterling depreciation on prices and turnover in the manufacturing sector

   • 15 September 2017
   • Official Statistics

3. European Union Finances 2015

   • 9 December 2015
   • Official Statistics

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Detailed guides

1. Review of the balance of competences

   The review of the balance of competences will be an audit of what the EU does and how it affects the UK. Read more

2. Reuniting Europe Programme - Turkey

   The bidding round for the Reuniting Europe (RE) Programme for Financial Year 2015-16 is now closed Read more

3. EU law and the balance of competences: A short guide and glossary

   This guide explains key elements of EU law and their history. It accompanies the detailed guide 'Review of the balance of competences'. Read more

4. England 2014 to 2020 European Social Fund partner information

   ESF co-financing organisations (opt-in organisations) role in the England 2014 to 2020 European Structural and Investment Funds programme. Read more

5. Hallmarking policy

   Role of Regulatory Delivery within hallmarking policy and legislation. Read more